Here we can see, “How to Disable Windows Aero Peek”
What exactly is Aero peek?
Aero Peek, otherwise known as Show Desktop, is a Windows 7 feature present in Windows 8 and Windows 10. It enables users to observe their desktop by positioning (but not clicking) their mouse over Aero Peek in the taskbar’s far right-hand corner.
When the desktop is displayed, clicking the left mouse button hides all open windows and returns you to the desktop. If you click Aero Peek again, all previously opened windows are restored.
How to Disable Windows 7’s Aero Peek
Disabling Aero Peek in Windows 7 is similar to the second approach described previously. Follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Right-click anywhere on the taskbar that is not currently occupied.
Step 2: If the taskbar tap does not display by default, click it. Uncheck the “Use Aero Peek to preview the desktop” checkbox under “Preview the desktop with Aero Peek.”
Step 3: Click “Apply” followed by “Ok.”
How to Disable Aero Peek in Windows 10/8/8.1
Method 1: Through the Use of Advanced System Settings
To turn off Aero Peek in Windows 10, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Right-click the Start Menu icon and select System from the context menu.
Step 2: In the app’s left pane, click “Advanced System Settings.” If it is not present, type the words into the search box.
Step 3: Select the “Advanced” menu option. On the list of tabs, it’s the third Tab from the left.
Step 4: Click the “Settings” button under “Performance.”
Step 5: Uncheck the “Enable Aero Peek” checkbox under the “Visual Effects” menu.
Step 6: Click “Apply” to save and “Ok” to apply the settings.
Method 2: Using the Taskbar’s Preferences
To disable Aero Window 8/8.1, proceed as described below.
Step 1: Right-click anywhere on the taskbar that is not currently occupied.
Toggle off “Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar” in the Taskbar settings box so that it changes from blue to white.
Method 3: Using the Taskbar
- Additionally, you can disable Aero Peek directly from the taskbar. To do so temporarily, follow the steps given below.
- Right-click the task bar’s right bottom corner and select “Peek at desktop.”
How to Enable Aero Peek if It Is Greyed Out
If Aero Peek is deactivated and you attempt to enable it, but the choice is greyed out, Aero Peek has been disabled in the System Properties.
- To launch the Run dialogue box, use Windows+R on your keyboard. Then, in the “Open” box, type sysdm.cpl and click the “OK” button or press Enter.
- Select the “Advanced” Tab in the System Properties dialogue box.
- In the Performance section, click the “Settings” button.
- Check the “Enable Peek” box in Windows 10 (“Enable Aero Peek” on Windows 7) to re-enable the Aero Peek feature.
- On the Performance Options dialogue box, click the “OK” button, and then on the System Properties dialogue box, click the “OK” button.
- Aero Peek can now be enabled by simply turning on or ticking one of the same settings previously used to disable it.
Conclusion
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User Questions:
- How is Aero Flip defined?
3D Aero Flip Ctrl + Windows logo + Tab This innovative feature, dubbed Aero Flip 3D, enables you to quickly view all open files, folders, and windows without clicking on them in the taskbar.
- How can you make a peek button invisible?
System > Advanced system options > Performance > Settings in the Control Panel. Enable Peek is disabled. Control Panel > Navigation and Taskbar. When you move your cursor to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar, use Peek to preview the desktop.
- How is the Aero Peek button used?
Aero Peek, otherwise known as Show Desktop, is a Windows 7 feature present in Windows 8 and Windows 10. It enables users to observe their desktop by positioning (but not clicking) their mouse over Aero Peek in the taskbar’s far right-hand corner.
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