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So as you guys know, these combinations resize the windows in Win 7.
ctrl+win+up.......puts the window in upper HALF of the screen
ctrl+win+down.......puts the window in lower HALF of the screen
ctrl+win+right.......puts the window in right HALF of the screen
ctrl+win+left.......puts the window in left HALF of the screen
which is an awesome handy hotkey. So I'm wondering if there is anyway I can make such a thing in my Vista....
Please let me know what you think....
Hi, I will have a look.
I moved this post from general chit chat to operating systems, as it is technical, and it will now appear on the front page ;)
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This appears to be a new feature introduced with Windows 7. I don't know if you could set up hotkeys in Vista?
Those shortcuts are dependent on the new "snap" feature in win 7 and since snap is not part of windows vista they wont work.
You can add the functionality with a new window manager, or using a addon product such as window space
http://www.ntwind.com/software/windowspace.html
I found a way around it. The software Splitview does the job for free :D just try it and play around with the options...it's so good
Do you guys think anyone will go for some other software for just some basic functionalities? No one would like to use some additional software just for some thing that Windows can't do.
Please post a link...........I cannot see a free version.Quote:
I found a way around it. The software Splitview does the job for free :D
Well, many of us have been doing just that since Windows 3.x ;)Quote:
Do you guys think anyone will go for some other software for just some basic functionalities? No one would like to use some additional software just for some thing that Windows can't do.
Oops, such a fail :D I'm sorry I thought it'd work for good :) you right Nihil it only gave me a 30 days trial version :(Quote:
Originally Posted by nihil
I just found something more awesome and FREE :DQuote:
Originally Posted by nihil
You guys should definitely give it a try:
http://jgpaiva.dcmembers.com/gridmove.html
Interesting. I have windows 7 and other than that I only use linux. I'm kind of curious as to how a program like this works. I haven't done too much windows API programming, and I'm assuming it has a lot of that involved.
ewwww VistaQuote:
Originally Posted by boyboy400
format C: :eek: :D :rolleyes:
why would you want to add more fluff to an overstretched OS
7 has plenty of other little tricks going on
got a few open windows in view
grab the one you want and 'shake' it
the others get minimised
but it is just fluff
fun, but ultimately, of no real purpose
Ehhh, these work in windows 7? :confused: :confused:
Last I checked, Im using windows 7 and these hotkeys aren't doing anything for me :mad: :mad:
Check that- you sure its ctrl + win + arrows?? on mine its just win + arrows ... go figure - might help someone else who kept hammering the control key too :) :)
Actually what would be great is if you could set the exact window size for each one .. gotta check on that
Haven't yet found anyway to auto-control the the window size, and not optimistic I will either.
but here's something of slight interest: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows...ltimate-guide/
It was the first hit off google (scroogle) so don't credit me too much, lol <yawn, yawn, effin tired>
When a window is closed with the shift key depressed, Windows will remember the window size and position for the next time that app is opened.
Apparently it's different in various versions of Win7. I'm using windows 7 professional and it's ctrl+win+arrows I guess I've seen another win7 working like you said....Quote:
Originally Posted by IcSilk
Try the application I mentioned in my last post (GridMove). It also works in win7. I'm using it in both Vista and 7.
There are variety of sizes you can choose and also you can customize them. It's not that straight forward but you can work it out in a couple of hours. Just hang around its website for a while and you're set :)
Hmmm are there different versions of professional?? Im using pro too and its just win + arrowsQuote:
Apparently it's different in various versions of Win7. I'm using windows 7 professional and it's ctrl+win+arrows I guess I've seen another win7 working like you said....
thats a handy piece of info that i didn't know before. Ive searched through hotkey lists, tip and tricks etc and haven't seen it either. thanksQuote:
When a window is closed with the shift key depressed, Windows will remember the window size and position for the next time that app is opened.
got enterprise and all work in windows 7 however crtl isnt part of it. just windows key + arrow.
according to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...oard-shortcuts it is just the win key with arrows but i think through regedit you could change that. there might be progs too, i dunnoQuote:
Originally Posted by Cider
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard.aspx
knock ya selves out :D