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Aero Shake is a window management feature introduced in Windows 7 that lets you minimize all open windows except the one you are holding by shaking it back and forth. Discussions on WindowsForum cover enabling Aero Shake in Windows 11, troubleshooting it in Windows 7 when it does not work despite other Aero features functioning, and attempts to force it on non-WDDM-compatible video cards. Users share registry hacks and settings tweaks to get the feature working, and some recall its introduction in Windows 7 beta builds. The feature remains available in Windows 11's multitasking settings, making it a lasting part of the Windows desktop experience.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Enable Title Bar Window Shake in Windows 11 for Instant Focus

    Windows has a habit of hiding some of its best ideas in plain sight, and Title bar window shake is a perfect example. It is one of those small, old-but-useful features that can completely change how a messy desktop feels, yet many long-time users never discover it until years later. In practice...
  2. cybercore

    Windows XP Aero Shake for XP

    Aero Shake Clears Your Pre-Windows 7 Desktop - Featured Windows Download - Lifehacker
  3. cr0wnest

    Windows 7 I cant force enable aero shake

    I havent been able to use this feature since the RC build. I tried using the registry hack to force enable it but it still doesnt work. All the other Aero functions (Peak, flip, snap) work by default. Also tried Link Removed - Invalid URL but i could not find the option regarding aero shake as...
    • cr0wnest
    • Thread
    • aero features aero shake configuration feature enablement gigabyte graphics driver help request intel laptop netbook nvidia pc performance ram registry snapshot troubleshooting user experience user interface windows 7 windows ultimate
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. G

    Windows 7 Aero Shake/Peek in non-WDDM-compatible video card

    I'm using build 7100. My video card is not compatible with WDDM. (SiS 730) But some features like Aero Shake and Aero Peek, probably does not need a WDDM compatible video card. Some registry hacks like "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\UseMachineCheck" are not working in Windows 7 (Build...
    • Guga360
    • Thread
    • aero peek aero shake build 7100 compatibility graphics card graphics driver registry taskbar enhancements wddm windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. V

    Windows 7 Experiences with Windows 7 Beta: Features, Gaming Issues, and Aero Shake

    Hey guys. I really think Windows 7 Will make computers so awesome. Im on the beta, and use it 24/7. Just a few Video game problems. But the mspaint is really cool, along with the shake thing, ( i forgot, its aero shake or something ) So lets see what you guys think...
  6. K

    Windows 7 Exploring Aero Shake: A Handy New Feature in Windows 7 for Window Management

    Anyone else never heard of this? I was doing a little digging, when I read that there were some new features in 7. One of them is Aero Shake, a 'shortcut' of sorts, allowing you to take a window, and make it the only one open. To do this, when there are multiple windows open, grab a window...
    • Kyle
    • Thread
    • aero shake desktop features minimize productivity shortcuts taskbar user experience windows 7 windows management
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support