Aero Snap is a new feature in Windows 7 wherein the windows will automatically arrange (dock) when moved to the edge of the screen. When you drag a window to the left side of the screen, it will automatically dock to the left side of the screen taking half of the screen space. The same goes for the right side. When dragged to the top of the screen, the window maximizes.


Fig 1: Aero Snap feature: Window being docked to the left side

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

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

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5 Comments

  1. Kermonk
    said this on Tuesday, August 24th 2010 11:59 pm

    Yeah, unfortunately that also disables the “shake window to close all other windows” feature…

  2. Clara
    said this on Monday, May 17th 2010 7:53 am

    Mine won’t work! I want it to work, but it just won’t…

  3. fung0
    said this on Thursday, April 1st 2010 8:54 pm

    ETERNAL THANKS!!! Oddly enough, I don’t enjoy having windows constantly yanked out of my ‘grasp.’

  4. flood
    said this on Friday, December 18th 2009 11:03 am

    thanks a lot, i prefer arranging my windows manually

  5. said this on Thursday, December 17th 2009 4:10 am

    Thanks man, I HATE that feature…!

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