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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Yeah, unfortunately that also disables the “shake window to close all other windows” feature…
Mine won’t work! I want it to work, but it just won’t…
ETERNAL THANKS!!! Oddly enough, I don’t enjoy having windows constantly yanked out of my ‘grasp.’
thanks a lot, i prefer arranging my windows manually
Thanks man, I HATE that feature…!