How to disable snap assist feature in Windows permanently for free? No need to edit registry files or find option hidden beneath the Windows settings. Use Optimizer app and enable “disable snap assist” option to permanently disable it.
This solution will provide answers for below questions.
- How to disable snap assist feature in windows?
- How to disable muti-tasking window size suggestions in windows?
- How to disable Window Snapping suggestions?
How to disable Snap Assist Feature
Step 1: Download Optimzer App
Optimizer is a free and open source application. You can download and install this application for free. No registration or login required. You can check source code of this application on the GitHub. Therefore you can install this application safely.
| Name: | Optimizer |
| Version: | v16.7 |
| Last Updated: | 12th January, 2025 |
| Size: | 2.5MB |
| Security: | safe |
| Platform: | Windows (7, 8, 8.1, 10 & 11) |
| License: | free | open source |
step 2: Disable Snap Assist
Open recently downloaded Optimizer. exe file. Click on “Windows 11” section to open Windows 11 options.
Check last few options under “Extras” which is located at the right bottom corner. Enable “disable snap assist” feature like below picture.
Click “Restart to apply changes” button to apply changes.
Congratulations, you have successfully disable snap assist feature.
Advantages of disabling snap assist feature
Below listed some of the advantages you may have after disabling this feature. Feel free to leave your experience in the comment section.
Less distractions
When you drag a app windows to the corner of the screen or split the window, Snap Assist feature will suggests other applications to fit on the empty space. Disabling it will not suggests other applications to go along side the application. Freely move application windows to any side without suggestions or distractions.
Manual window controls
Get manual control of the application window sizes . Create manual fits instead of fixed sizes within the screen. Disabling this feature will grant more control over window sizes. No need to use automatic window sizes.
Avoid accidental snaps
Did you experience accidental snaps while dragging from the title bar? Disabling this feature will prevent accidental snaps while moving application within the display.
Best for multiple displays
Snap assist kicks in when you drag an application from one display to another. People who use multiple displays have to deal with unwanted snap assist feature when moving application between different displays. Avoid unwanted snaps by disabling this feature.
