Windows expand to full screen -- how to turn off?

Anonymous
2010-05-06T20:11:51+00:00

In Win 7, when I move a window near the edge of the screen, the window expands to full screen.  How do I turn off this feature?

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Anonymous
2010-05-06T23:34:34+00:00

In Win 7, when I move a window near the edge of the screen, the window expands to full screen.  How do I turn off this feature?

Hi

When you move a window near the edge of the screen, the action that initiates the Aero Snap feature is when the mouse pointer contacts the edge of the screen. You can disable this feature.

Open Control Panel / Ease of Access Center / Make the Mouse easier to use.

Place a check mark in the Prevent Windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen option.

Apply/OK.

Hope this helps.

Thank You for using Windows 7

Ronnie Vernon MVP

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-07-05T20:13:30+00:00

    Push the Start Key, then open settings.  Click Multitasking then under Snap if the top button where it says, "Arrange windows automatically ..." is on click to turn it off.

    Also right click the Start key then open Control Panel.  Click "Ease of

    Access", then click "Change how your mouse works".  Then if the box next to where it says Prevent windows from being automatically ... " is not checked, check it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-24T17:52:49+00:00

    Hey, same problem here, I always have multiple windows open and the auto expand is a total pain.  It works for Windows 10 too.  Yay! Finally, my computer now behaves a bit more like I'm in charge instead of it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-02T16:21:30+00:00

    Thank you Ronnie, this "feature" was driving me crazy. When would I ever want something like that? Does MS even test things out on real people ? I guess not. No-one cares these days it seems.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-02T15:22:44+00:00

    No-one cares anymore whether normal humans can operate.

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