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Recreational Forums => Techies Discussion => Topic started by: Starforce2 on December 20, 2010, 10:38:04 PM

Title: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: Starforce2 on December 20, 2010, 10:38:04 PM

can docking be turned off? I am tired of shoving a window out of the way only to have it auto-maximise and fill my screen. It's getting very sickening.

Title: Re: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: Nebula on December 20, 2010, 10:39:22 PM

the window will only dock IF the mouse cursor touches the edge of the screen.

I'd either use Win+tab or alt+tab to get to what ya want...
you could also shake the window that will minimize all but the window you want
OR you could do win+D

but to really answer your question

If you want to disable the automatic arrangement (Aero Snap) feature, use these steps:

1. Click Start, Control Panel

2. Click Ease of Access and click Ease of Access Center

what ya want is in there.

EDIT:

3. Click one of the following options:

    * Make the mouse easier to use
    * Make the keyboard easier to use
    * Make it easier to focus on tasks

4. Place a checkmark near the following option:
Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen

5. Click OK, and close the Ease of Access Center

Title: Re: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: 1DeadlySAMURAI on December 21, 2010, 06:43:42 AM

Cookie for you, Sir! That's been bothering me as well.

Title: Re: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: tiqhud on December 21, 2010, 08:49:20 AM

Handy to know since one day, Many of us may have to go to win7

Title: Re: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: Nebula on December 21, 2010, 10:03:24 AM

heh I've been using that feature quite a bit... it comes in handy for me. XD
though I think it helps that I have an HD screen; more room to move the windows?

Title: Re: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: eclipse74569 on December 21, 2010, 11:21:29 AM

Quote from: Nebula on December 21, 2010, 10:03:24 AM

heh I've been using that feature quite a bit... it comes in handy for me. XD
though I think it helps that I have an HD screen; more room to move the windows?

Have I mentioned I hate you? :P

Seriously though!  THanks for that in case I ever want to get a new computer with Win7

Title: Re: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: Starforce2 on December 23, 2010, 01:00:11 AM

I have a 23 wide screen full 1080p (that's right motherf***s :funny :D) and despite being max res the windows just seem to open up bigger to begin with. I've not tried shaking them...

Title: Re: how to stop win7 window docking
Post by: Nebula on December 23, 2010, 01:21:26 AM

heh yeah please right click on the desktop then personalize then click on the button called display on the bottom left then select "smaller 100%"

on HD displays it wants to bump window/text sizes up 25%.
default is "Medium 125%"