How to disable split screen in windows 8/8.1

Anonymous
2013-08-14T22:08:11+00:00

Hello all,

I run several computer labs and we are about to introduce a boat load of windows 8 machines. The split screen mode allows a unique method for getting around our pc management system.  Does anyone know a way to turn off the split screen feature?

Thanks

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  1. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-10-23T04:53:46+00:00

    Yes indeed, any app that has title bar (so basically any desktop application).  Even a maximized Notepad window will block the hand from appearing.  At that point, the top of the screen works just like Windows 7:  you can drag Notepad back down where it snaps back to a smaller size, but you won't begin dragging the "entire desktop" as a whole.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-23T04:46:04+00:00

    Woah. Talk about fast replay. Really? Does it work for apps because I was talking about a app chrome. If so than that's grate. Also I will download it when I have some more time on my hands, my internet is somewhat slow and seeing how upgrade is 3.some GB it will take few hours. Anyways thanks so much.

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  3. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-10-23T04:37:34+00:00

    Please update to 8.1 as soon as you can (free update waiting for you in the Store app).  With this installed, the hand will no longer show if a program's window is maximized or even not-maximized but still touching the top of the screen.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-10-23T04:32:08+00:00

    I know how you feel, I'm running chrome and as soon as I try to move or close one of the tabs with my mouse I go to far up and that hand shows up. It's grate if your using 25' screen with 1900 resolution but with 17' laptop for just browsing internet and some it's a real pain in the....

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-08-27T17:34:21+00:00

    Nevermind, I tried all different types of value styles for the registry key.  None worked.  Thanks for your help.  I suggest using that feature.  It's pretty cool.  I just can't have it in my labs.

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