Disable full screen view when window dragged to top of screen?

Question

Is there a way to disable the function by which a window is expanded full screen size when dragged to the top of the screen?

I imagine some people find it useful to have a full screen for their programs, namely graphic applications. But when I am arranging my screen, I like to place the top of the program right on the top edge of my screen. This is something I can't do now- without activating the full-blown full-screen behavior.

Help!

Roxy

Answer 1

I found the following in Windows Help and Support re turning Snap off:

How do I turn Snap on or off?

How do I turn Snap on or off?

Snap is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to move windows around the same way you did in previous versions of Windows .

 Go to the Windows website to watch the video. (1:19)

To turn Snap on or off

1. Click to open Ease of Access Center.
2. Under Explore all settings , click Make the mouse easier to use .
3. Under Make it easier to manage windows , do one of the following:
   • To turn Snap off, select the Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen check box.
   • To turn Snap on, clear the Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen check box.
4. Click OK .

Answer 2

Maybe the option was there all along, but no-one knew had to use it...

I used to use Ultimate Windows Tweaker (to knock some sense into the Microga$h UI)

There's an option ("Disable Aero Snap", I think) in UI Personalisation.

Using Regshot, I noticed a (reg)change when committing this tweak.

I tried this on another build (clean install) and it works:

I can still move windows using winkey-shortcuts, but there's no auto-arrange of windows being dragged near borders # **:**D

1. In RegEdit, go to: HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop
2. Change DockMoving to 0.
3. Logoff.

http://i.imgur.com/efhZ6bu.png

Answer 3

I turned "Snap" off and nothing changed on my computer. Edge still comes up full screen and other apps as well.

Answer 4

Can't find this in Windows 10.  Grrrr

Answer 5

Finally found it right after I posted.  It is under System > Multitasking.  I wouldn't mind allowing left and right snapping, but it is still all or nothing.  Great work, Microsoft. </sarcasm>