How to Disable Aero Shake on Windows 11 [2024 Guide]

Written By Farhan Max

Just like any other version of Windows, Windows 11 has many innovative and easy-to-use features for its users.

Since Windows 7, the aero shake is a feature present for users to focus on one task.

Usually by default, the Windows Aero Shake feature is disabled. If for any reason it is enabled and you want to turn it off, you are not alone as many users have wanted to do the same.

What is Windows Aero shake?

It is a feature in Windows 11 where you can drag and shake a window to minimize any other open Windows. It is an excellent feature as it literally shakes distractions away. It is a great feature that can be enabled and disabled as you please.

You want to disable or enable Windows aero shake but you do not know how to do it. Do not be sad as I have conducted thorough research and written on how you can disable and enable Aero Shake in Windows 11 easily.

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How to Disable Aero Shake on Windows 11Easily

Disabling Aero Shake in Windows 11 is very easy just like the previous versions of Windows. All you have to do is go to the Settings menu and change some settings in order for you to disable Aero Shake in Windows 11.

The process consists of a few simple steps so you will not have a hard time. I know you got this! Keep calm and follow the steps given below.

Here are the steps to disable Aero shake in Windows 11:

  1. Go to the Settings menu from the Start menu or by pressing the Windows and I keys together on your keyboard.
  2. Click on System from the left pane. Click-on-system
  3. Go down and click on Multitasking from the right. Multitasking
  4. Turn off the Title bar window shake option.

If you have followed the steps as mentioned above, then Aero shake will be disabled.

If you want to know how you can enable Aero Shake in Windows 11, please read the full post.

Also, check out our separate post on how to fix Windows can’t access network drive on Windows 11.

How to Enable Aero Shake on Windows 11 easily

Just like disabling Aero Shake, enabling it is also very easy. The steps are similar and easy to follow so do not worry and go through them.

Here are the steps to enable Aero Shake in Windows 11:

  1. Press the Windows and I keys together on your keyboard to enter the Settings menu.
  2. Select System from the left pane. Click-on-system
  3. Scroll down and click on Multitasking from the right pane. Multitasking
  4. Turn on the Title bar window shake option.

If you have followed the steps properly, then Aero Shake is disabled and you got what you wanted.

If you want to know how to use Aero shake then please continue reading the post.

Check out the easiest way to fix blue screen on Windows 11.

How to use Aero Shake on Windows 11

So you know how to enable or disable Aero shake but you are having trouble using it. no need to look any further as I have given the steps on how you can use Aero Shake on Windows 11.

The steps are straightforward, so do not panic, keep calm and follow the steps given below.

Here are the steps to use Aero Shake properly in Windows 11:

  1. Use your mouse to hold the top bar of a Window by left-clicking on the top bar.
  2. After holding the Window by using the top bar, then shake it left and right.
  3. Keep shaking the window till the other windows are minimized. 

If you want to know how to use Aero shake to display minimized windows, then please continue reading the post.

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How to Use Aero Shake on Windows 11 to Display Minimized Windows

You can use Aero Shake to display minimized windows as well. Aero Shake has the ability to minimize and expand windows. The steps are the same as minimizing windows using Aero Shake.

Here are the steps to use Aero Shake to display windows in Windows 11:

  1. Use your mouse to hold the top bar of a Window by left-clicking on the top bar.
  2. After holding the Window by using the top bar, then shake it left and right.
  3. Keep shaking the window till the other windows are expanded and displayed.

Related guides: Fix AirPods not Working on Windows 11.

Conclusion

I hope you were able to disable or enable Aero shake correctly on Windows 11. I also tried my best to inform you on how to use Aero Shake in Windows 11.

Hopefully, you will face no issues when using Windows 11 and I wish you luck in whatever you do in the future.

About The Author
Farhan Max is a tech geek with a particular interest in computer hardware. He's been fascinated by gaming since childhood and is now completing his undergraduate studies while researching and testing the latest tech innovations. Alongside his love for all things geeky, Farhan is also a skilled photographer.

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