How To Easily Move And Resize Windows in Windows 11

In today’s fast-paced digital world, efficient window management can significantly boost your productivity. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to precisely resize or move windows on your computer, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a free and open-source solution that can revolutionize the way you interact with windows on your PC.

Walkthrough Video

What is AltSnap?

AltSnap is a user-friendly program that enhances your ability to move and resize windows with ease. Unlike the traditional method of dragging window title bars or precisely clicking on window edges, AltSnap allows you to perform these actions from anywhere within the window, making the process much more intuitive and efficient.

Getting Started with AltSnap

Installation

1. Download the latest release of AltSnap from here

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
3. Once installed, click Next and Yes when asked if you want to run AltSnap.

Basic Usage

After installation, AltSnap runs silently in the background. Here’s how to use its main features:

• Moving Windows: Hold the Alt key and left mouse button, then drag the window to your desired location.
• Resizing Windows: Hold the Alt key and right mouse button, then drag to resize the window.

Configuring AltSnap

To access AltSnap’s configuration options:

1. Locate the AltSnap icon in your system tray.
2. Right-click on the icon and select “Configure”.

General Settings

In the General tab, you can set AltSnap to automatically start when Windows boots up. This ensures you always have AltSnap’s functionality available.

Mouse Settings

The Mouse tab allows you to customize what the left and right mouse buttons do when used with AltSnap. However, the default settings (left-click to move, right-click to resize) are recommended for most users.

Keyboard Settings

In the Keyboard tab, you can change the modifier key from Alt to Windows key or Control key, and set up a shortcut to close programs quickly.

Blacklist

The Blacklist tab allows you to exclude specific programs from AltSnap’s functionality. This is useful for applications that might conflict with AltSnap or those you prefer to manage traditionally.

To blacklist a program:

1. Click on the “Identify window” icon in the Blacklist tab.

2. Click on the window of the program you want to blacklist.
3. AltSnap will display the window name and process name.

4. Copy this information to the blacklist, separating the window name and process name with a comma and space.
5. Click “Apply” to save your changes.

Advanced Settings

In the Advanced tab, it’s recommended to uncheck “Enabled on full screen windows” to prevent AltSnap from interfering with full-screen applications like games.

Running AltSnap as Administrator

To ensure AltSnap works with all windows, including those with administrator privileges, you should set it to run as an administrator on startup. Here’s how:

1. Open the Start menu and search for “AltSnap”.
2. Click “Open file location”.

3. In the folder that opens, right-click on the AltSnap shortcut and select “Open file location” again.

4. Locate the batch script provided for adding AltSnap to the Task Scheduler.
5. Right-click the script and select “Edit”.

6. Add the full path to the XML file mentioned in the script.

7. Save the changes and close the editor.
8. Run the script as an administrator.

9. Press Enter when prompted to complete the process.

10. Now you can safely close the window.

This procedure adds an AltSnap task to the Windows Task Scheduler, ensuring it runs with the necessary privileges on startup.

Conclusion

AltSnap is a powerful tool that simplifies window management on Windows. By following this guide, you can significantly enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow. With its intuitive controls and extensive customization options, AltSnap is an invaluable addition to any Windows user’s toolkit.