How Do I Stop Windows 7 from Automatically Minimizing?
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You can also click Start, type “sysdm.cpl” into the search box, and press “Enter” to instantly launch this window. Click the “Advanced” tab in the System Properties window and click the “Settings” button under Performance. Uncheck the “Animate windows when minimizing or maximizing” option here and click “OK”.

How do I turn off auto minimize in windows 7?

In the Local Group Policy Editor, in the left-hand pane, drill down to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Desktop. On the right, find the “Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture” setting and double-click it. In the properties window that opens, select the Enabled option and then click OK.

How do I stop windows from minimizing?

Here’s how to turn off the minimize and maximize animations in Windows 10.

  1. In the Cortana search field, type Advanced System Settings and click the first result.
  2. Under Performance, click Settings to open the settings menu.
  3. Uncheck the Animate windows when minimizing or maximizing option.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Click OK.
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