Thread: Scaling any window, quickly using Drag & Drop

In the new Windows 7, the size of windows can be quickly adjusted using the mouse. Now you are looking for an option to get the same function in your old Windows.

The freeware AeroSnap enables practical control of open windows even in the older Windows versions like in Windows 7. This small tool is formally still in the beta version, but it runs very reliably. You will need the .NET Framework 2.0 installed for the program to work. Before using the program, you should change a few options. For that right-click on aero snap symbol in the taskbar and select 'Options'.

On the left, select the category 'General'. There, deactivate the option 'Show splash screen on startup' and activate 'Autostart AeroSnap with Windows'. The option 'Remove AeroSnap from tray area' should not be activated, or else the set up dialog can only be activated using the key combination [Windows]+[A]. Furthermore, if desired, you can assign a hot-key in the 'Snapping' category, which must be pressed for the AeroSnap function. Confirm the settings with 'OK'. To customize a window, henceforth click its title line and drag it with the mouse to the screen border. When you let go of the mouse, the window automatically snaps to the borders of the screen. The previous size adjustment remains saved and can be restored by simply clicking on the title bar. However, this is possible only if the window was not maximized before. It is also applicable to vista.