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Windows 10 Show or Hide Window Contents While Dragging in Windows 10

Show or Hide Window Contents While Dragging in Windows 10

By Hally | Last Updated

You are able to customize whether window contents are shown or not while dragging on Windows 10 computer. For detailed method, please keep reading.

Steps to show or hide window contents while dragging in Windows 10:

Step 1: Press Windows+Pause Break to open System.

Step 2: Choose Advanced system settings to move on.

choose advanced system setting

Step 3: Click Settings in Performance.

click Settings

Step 4: In the Performance Options window, select or deselect Show window contents while dragging, and then hit OK.

hide Window contents while dragging

FAQs on Showing Window Contents While Dragging

Q: What does "Show window contents while dragging" mean?

This setting determines whether the full contents of a window are displayed as you move it or just an outline. Disabling it can make window movements feel snappier on some systems.

Q: Will disabling this feature improve performance?

On systems with limited resources, turning off this feature can slightly enhance performance by reducing the graphical load during window movements.

Q: Can I revert the changes if I don't like the new setting?

Yes, simply follow the same steps and toggle the setting back to your preferred state.​

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