Prevent window shake from minimizing all other windows

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How do I disable Aero Shake in Windows 7?

In Windows 7, if you grab a window and shake it back and forth, there is a shortcut to minimize all the windows.

I keep doing this by accident so I would like to disable this feature.

Is there a way?

Tog · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-20T19:49:58.227

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In the "search programs and files" box type

gpedit.msc

right click on the search result and run as administrator

Go to User Configuration > administrative templates > desktop

In there at the bottom(-ish) you will see "Turn off aero shake window minimizing mouse gesture", double click it and make your selection in the window that opens

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answered Jun 20 '11 at 18:55

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+1 easier for beginners :) – bubu Jun 20 '11 at 19:01
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I had to lock and unlock my computer to get it to take effect. Thanks! – xr280xr Aug 08 '13 at 19:54

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 20 '11 at 19:00

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It requires you to edit the registry. Here is an article on how to do it.

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answered Jun 20 '11 at 18:54

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I tried this approach in Windows 8 and found that it had no effect. – Richard Ev Aug 07 '13 at 07:44

Prevent window shake from minimizing all other windows

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