Aero Shake is a Windows feature that minimizes all open windows except the one being dragged. While useful for quickly clearing the desktop, some users find it disruptive if they often drag windows around while multitasking. Fortunately, Aero Shake can be easily disabled in Windows 11.
What Is Aero Shake
When you click and hold the title bar of an active window and shake it back and forth, all other open windows are minimized to the taskbar. Shaking the same window again restores them. This can save time for those who frequently work with many windows. However, if it activates unintentionally, it can interrupt workflow.
Method 1: Disable Aero Shake via Settings
Windows 11 allows you to turn Aero Shake off directly from the system settings.
Step 1. Open Settings
Press Win + I to launch the Settings app.
Step 2. Navigate to Multitasking
Go to System > Multitasking.
Step 3. Turn Off Aero Shake
Find the option Title bar window shake and toggle the switch Off to disable the feature.
Method 2: Disable Aero Shake via Group Policy
If you’re running Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise, Group Policy provides another way.
Step 1. Open Group Policy Editor
Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
Step 2. Navigate to Desktop Policy
Go to: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Desktop
Step 3. Configure the Policy
- Double-click Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture.
- Select Enabled, then click Apply > OK.
Method 4: Disable Aero Shake via Wise Registry Cleaner
Wise Registry Cleaner offers a safer and easier alternative to manually editing the registry. With just a few clicks, Aero Shake can be disabled without risk of errors.
Step 1. Open Wise Registry Cleaner
Launch the program. If you haven't downloaded it yet, you can click here to download it.
Step 2. Select the Aero Shake Option
After running, go to the System Tuneup tab. Under System Stability, check Disable “Shake to Minimize” to prevent accidentally minimizing windows.
Step 3. Apply Optimization
Click Optimize to apply the change.
Conclusion
Aero Shake can be convenient for clearing the desktop, but if it disrupts your workflow, disabling it is straightforward. Choose the method that best matches your edition of Windows and your comfort level with system customization.
