How to Disable Aero Peek in Windows 7

Sometimes the game of peek-a-boo can be annoying.

You may feel inclined to disable Aero Peek in Windows 7 if unnecessary bells and whistles annoy you or you're concerned about the impact Aero Peek may have on your system's valuable resources. Microsoft introduced Aero Peek in Windows 7, replacing the standard Show Desktop function found in previous versions of Windows. With Aero Peek, users can take a look behind active windows without minimizing or closing them.

Things You'll Need

• Windows 7

Instructions

1. Right-click the Taskbar and choose "Properties" from the context menu. A new window opens.

2. Click the "Taskbar" tab.

3. Click to un-check "Use Aero Peek to preview the desktop" in the Preview Desktop With Aero Peek section.

4. Click "OK" to save your changes. Aero Peek should now be disabled. If Aero Peek is still enabled, you may need to restart your computer to allow the changes to take affect.

References

• Microsoft Windows: What Is the Aero Desktop Experience?

Resources

• Microsoft Windows: Windows 7 Help & How-to