Reference number: CH001178

How do I disable Smart Window?

Question:

How do I disable Smart Window?

Answer:

 In Windows 7, they introduced a feature called Smart Window.  It allows you to view 2 windows side by side without re-sizing either one.  To disable this feature, follow the steps below:

1. Click Start.
2. In the Windows Search box, type regedit.
3. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop, set the WindowArrangementActive to 0.
4. Reboot your computer.
5. Your windows should now be back to the way they were in previous versions of Windows.