Show Windows Contents While Dragging

M

Matt

When resizing open windows, Windows give you the option
to see only the outline of the new window (as you drag a
border), or you can see the actual windows contents grow
with the new window size as you drag. I am using Win XP
on a new Dell. When I select the "show windows contents
while dragging" option, the feature works fine. However,
the option resets itself upon system reboot. I have
changed this option from both the
Desktop|Properties|Appearance|Effects setting, and the
Control Panel|System|Advanced|Performance Settings
option. Oddly, the setting in Control Panel (System) is
already set to allow the "show windows contents while
dragging", but the Desktop setting is turned off. I'm
curious why this setting will not stick after I modify it
to my personal preference.
 
J

_ _ J

In relation to remembering settings, there are issues with high-end Dell PCs, and also with nVidia desktop services.
Contact Dell, or disable the nVidia desktop services via
[Start]
| Run |
gpedit.msc
[Enter]

Navigate to nVidia...

--
Regards,
Jan
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| When resizing open windows, Windows give you the option
| to see only the outline of the new window (as you drag a
| border), or you can see the actual windows contents grow
| with the new window size as you drag.

I am using Win XP on a new Dell.

When I select the "show windows contents
| while dragging" option, the feature works fine.

However, the option resets itself upon system reboot.

I have changed this option from both the
| Desktop|Properties|Appearance|Effects setting, and the
| Control Panel|System|Advanced|Performance Settings option.

Oddly, the setting in Control Panel (System) is
| already set to allow the "show windows contents while
| dragging", but the Desktop setting is turned off.

I'm curious why this setting will not stick after I modify it
| to my personal preference.
 
A

AlanH220

Someone also suggested that deleting the Dell Media Experience solves the
windows-dragging setting issue..

Also, look on the Dell user forums on their support site for more
information (search on "windows contents dragging")

Alan in Hoboken

_ _ J said:
In relation to remembering settings, there are issues with high-end Dell
Click to expand...
PCs, and also with nVidia desktop services.
Contact Dell, or disable the nVidia desktop services via
[Start]
| Run |
gpedit.msc
[Enter]

Navigate to nVidia...

--
Regards,
Jan
----------


| When resizing open windows, Windows give you the option
| to see only the outline of the new window (as you drag a
| border), or you can see the actual windows contents grow
| with the new window size as you drag.

I am using Win XP on a new Dell.

When I select the "show windows contents
| while dragging" option, the feature works fine.

However, the option resets itself upon system reboot.

I have changed this option from both the
| Desktop|Properties|Appearance|Effects setting, and the
| Control Panel|System|Advanced|Performance Settings option.

Oddly, the setting in Control Panel (System) is
| already set to allow the "show windows contents while
| dragging", but the Desktop setting is turned off.

I'm curious why this setting will not stick after I modify it
| to my personal preference.
Click to expand...
 
J

Jason Williams

I was having the same problem with my new Dell. Uninstalling the Dell
Media Experience did the trick.

Jason

AlanH220 said:
Someone also suggested that deleting the Dell Media Experience solves the
windows-dragging setting issue..

Also, look on the Dell user forums on their support site for more
information (search on "windows contents dragging")

Alan in Hoboken

_ _ J said:
In relation to remembering settings, there are issues with high-end Dell
Click to expand...
PCs, and also with nVidia desktop services.
Contact Dell, or disable the nVidia desktop services via
[Start]
| Run |
gpedit.msc
[Enter]

Navigate to nVidia...

--
Regards,
Jan
----------


| When resizing open windows, Windows give you the option
| to see only the outline of the new window (as you drag a
| border), or you can see the actual windows contents grow
| with the new window size as you drag.

I am using Win XP on a new Dell.

When I select the "show windows contents
| while dragging" option, the feature works fine.

However, the option resets itself upon system reboot.

I have changed this option from both the
| Desktop|Properties|Appearance|Effects setting, and the
| Control Panel|System|Advanced|Performance Settings option.

Oddly, the setting in Control Panel (System) is
| already set to allow the "show windows contents while
| dragging", but the Desktop setting is turned off.

I'm curious why this setting will not stick after I modify it
| to my personal preference.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 

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