Unwanted pop-up window appears when I try to maximize a window


B

BruceUK

Member
Local time
4:33 PM
Posts
23
OS
Windows 11
Windows 11 Version Number: 25H2 (OS Build 26200.7462)

Whenever I hover the mouse pointer over the Maximize Window symbol, an annoying pop-up window is displayed showing options to arrange the open windows in various ways on the screen. It doesn't stop me maximizing the window but how can I prevent this pop-up from appearing?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 16 5640
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel
    Screen Resolution
    HD
    Mouse
    A4 Tech
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    McAfee
- Has that always been so or only since a recent (Windows) update or app-installation?
- Do you use any apps to modify Windows, like Explorer Patcher, StartAllBack, Windhawk?
- Can you please post a screenshot of what is displayed?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Build by vendor to my specs
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    MSI PRO B550M-P Gen3
    Memory
    Kingston FURY Beast 2x16GB DIMM DDR4 2666 CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GT 730 2GB LP V1
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S24E450F 24"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1. SSD Crucial P5 Plus 500GB PCIe M.2
    2. SSD-SATA Crucial MX500-2TB
    PSU
    Corsair CV650W
    Case
    Cooler Master Silencio S400
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper H412R with Be Quiet Pure Wings 2 PWM BL038 fan
    Keyboard
    Cherry Stream (wired, scissor keys)
    Mouse
    Asus WT465 (wireless)
    Internet Speed
    70 Mbps down / 80 Mbps up
    Browser
    Firefox 130.0
    Antivirus
    F-Secure (Internetprovider version)
    Other Info
    Router: FRITZBox 7490
    Oracle VirtualBox 7 for testing software on Win 10 or 11
Enable or disable via the Settings app
  1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
  2. Go to System > Multitasking.
  3. Under Snap windows, toggle the switch On.
  4. Click the arrow to expand advanced snap settings.
  5. Select or clear the checkbox: ...
  6. Close the Settings window.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Hi FreeBooter,

Many thanks for that - it worked fine!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 16 5640
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel
    Screen Resolution
    HD
    Mouse
    A4 Tech
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    McAfee
FreeBooter said:
  1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
  2. Go to System > Multitasking.
  3. Under Snap windows, toggle the switch On.
  4. Click the arrow to expand advanced snap settings.
  5. Select or clear the checkbox: ...
  6. Close the Settings window.
Click to expand...
I always have the setting Snap Windows off as soon as I install Windows.
So I never have any of those effects...
That's why I did not fully get what @BruceUK was pointing at.
But now I tried and it's fully clear! (y)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Build by vendor to my specs
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    MSI PRO B550M-P Gen3
    Memory
    Kingston FURY Beast 2x16GB DIMM DDR4 2666 CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GT 730 2GB LP V1
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S24E450F 24"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1. SSD Crucial P5 Plus 500GB PCIe M.2
    2. SSD-SATA Crucial MX500-2TB
    PSU
    Corsair CV650W
    Case
    Cooler Master Silencio S400
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper H412R with Be Quiet Pure Wings 2 PWM BL038 fan
    Keyboard
    Cherry Stream (wired, scissor keys)
    Mouse
    Asus WT465 (wireless)
    Internet Speed
    70 Mbps down / 80 Mbps up
    Browser
    Firefox 130.0
    Antivirus
    F-Secure (Internetprovider version)
    Other Info
    Router: FRITZBox 7490
    Oracle VirtualBox 7 for testing software on Win 10 or 11

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest Support Threads

Latest Tutorials

Back
Top Bottom