Question: How Do I Stop Windows 8 from Going Full Screen?

How do I turn off fullscreen on Windows 8?

Here’s how to disable it: Windows Settings > Gaming > Game Bar > “show game bar when I play full screen games Microsoft has verified” and “record clips, screenshots…” should both be OFF.

How do I turn off auto full screen?

To turn this feature off simply open up the Control Panel, then the Ease of Access Center. Click on the section called Make the mouse easier to use and check the box next to Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen.