MinArrange

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

MinArrange

HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics

Data type Range Default value

REG_SZ

0–11

0

Description

Specifies the arrangement of minimized windows on the desktop. The value of this entry specifies the starting point and the direction in which the windows are arranged from that point.

Value Meaning

0

Bottom left, moving right

1

Bottom right, moving left

2

Top left, moving right

3

Top right, moving left

4

Bottom left, moving up

5

Bottom right, moving up

6

Top left, moving down

7

Top right, moving down

8

Bottom left, hidden

9

Bottom right, hidden

10

Top left, hidden

11

Top right, hidden

This entry does not exist in the registry by default. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.

Note

  • Minimized windows are visible only when Windows Explorer is inactive.

See Also

Concepts

MinHorzGap
MinAnimate