MinAnimate

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

MinAnimate

HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics

Data type Range Default value

REG_SZ

0 | 1

0

Description

Specifies whether the operating system animates a window while minimizing, maximizing, and restoring the size of the window.

Value Meaning

0

Disabled. The operating system does not animate a window when resizing it.

1

Enabled. The operating system animates a window when resizing it.

Change Method

To change the value of this entry, right-click My Computer and click Properties on the pop-up menu. Then, click the Advanced tab, and under Performance, click the Settings button. On the Visual Effects tab, clear or check Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing.

Activation Method

When you change this entry in System Properties, to make the change effective, click either OK or Apply.

See Also

Concepts

MinHorzGap
MinArrange