TweakHound - Tweaking Windows 7, Page 2:
Below are the settings for minimal but fully functional Aero with smooth fonts.

Hit the Windows R keys > type sysdm.cpl๏ฟฝ > click the Advanced tab > in the Performance section click the Settings button.
Uncheck all boxes except the 4 in the picture below and click Apply.

I went with one checkbox -- Smooth edges of screen fonts.  Nice.

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