I have to switch to Windows Basic Theme, from Windows Aero everytime I start up 3Ds Max, Is there anyway to set a specific application to run in Windows Basic Theme, and switch back when its done?

Yes! Right click on the program icon select Properties- click on the overhead tab labeled 'Compatibility'--then check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:' In the drop down menu select any one of the options.You can globally change to windows vista basic look y right clicking on a empty space-select 'personalize'-Theme-then choose a different theme.