How to Stop the Auto-Enlarge Window Screen

Aero Snap was created to allow you to manage multiple program windows more easily.

Windows 7 includes a new feature called Aero Snap, which allows you to maximize or align windows by dragging the window to the edge of the screen. Although this feature may be useful to many users, others might find it disruptive. Aero Snap can be disabled through the Windows Ease of Access Control Panel menu.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and then select the "Control Panel" option to open the Windows Control Panel window.

2. Click "Ease of Access" and then "Ease of Access Center." The Ease of Access Center provides a variety of options to improve the usability of Windows.

3. Select "Make It Easier to Focus on Tasks" from the list.

4. Check the check box "Prevent windows from been automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen." This will disable Aero Snap.

5. Click "Apply" and then "OK." Try dragging a window to the top of your screen. If you've changed the Aero settings correctly, the window should no longer automatically enlarge.

References

• Microsoft Technet: How to disable/enable Aero Snap