How To Enable Aero Peek Feature In Windows 8

Here is how to enable the Aero Peek feature in Windows 8.1

1. Right click an empty space on the taskbar and select the "Properties" context menu item. ...
2. Now all you need to do is tick the checkbox that says Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show Desktop button at the end of the taskbar. ...
3. Click the Apply button and you are done!

1. Why is my aero peek not working?
2. How do I get classic view on Windows 8?
3. How do I turn on Windows Aero?
4. How do I enable Aero Peek in Windows 10?
5. What does Peek at desktop mean?
6. How do I activate peek?
7. What is the use of Aero Peek button?
8. How do I enable DWM?
9. How do I add a Start menu to Windows 8?
10. How do I make Windows 8 look normal?

Why is my aero peek not working?

Lastly, if that doesn't fix the problem, make sure that your display settings for Windows is set to Aero Theme . Go to personalize and select an Aero theme. Right click on taskbar > properties > make sure use aero peek preview is checked.

How do I get classic view on Windows 8?

To make changes to your Classic Shell Start menu:

1. Open the Start menu by pressing Win or clicking the Start button. ...
2. Click Programs, choose Classic Shell, and then select Start Menu Settings.
3. Click the Start Menu Style tab and make your desired changes.

How do I turn on Windows Aero?

Enable Aero

1. Choose Start > Control Panel.
2. In the Appearance and Personalization section, click Customize Color.
3. Choose Windows Aero from the Color Scheme menu, and then click OK.

How do I enable Aero Peek in Windows 10?

How to enable Aero Peek in Windows 10

1. Right click an empty space on the taskbar and select the "Properties" context menu item. ...
2. Now all you need to do is tick the checkbox that says Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show Desktop button at the end of the taskbar. ...
3. The Aero Peek feature will be enabled.

What does Peek at desktop mean?

You can use Peek (aka: Aero Peek) to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar. This can be useful for quickly viewing desktop icons and folders, or when you don't want to minimize all open windows and then have to restore them.

How do I activate peek?

To turn it back on, right-click an empty area of the taskbar and select Properties. Then under the Taskbar tab, check the box Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar and click OK. That's all there is to it!

What is the use of Aero Peek button?

Windows Aero Peek (also called Desktop Preview) is a cool new feature in Windows 7 that lets you “sneak” a preview of windows that are on your taskbar so you can more easily sift through the multitude of windows you use daily.

How do I enable DWM?

Here is a guide on how to enable the DWM service:

1. Right click on My computer (Desktop icon, or icon in explorer)
2. Expand the Services and Applications menu on the leftmost column.
3. Click On Services text in the leftmost column.
4. Double click on the "Desktop Windows Session Manager" (Or right click and select Properties)

How do I add a Start menu to Windows 8?

From the screen that appears, navigate to Program Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu and select it. That will place a Start Menu toolbar on the far right of the taskbar. If you want to move the Start Menu toolbar to the right, right-click the taskbar, uncheck "Lock the Taskbar" and drag to the right.

How do I make Windows 8 look normal?

How to Make Windows 8 or 8.1 Look and Feel Like Windows 7

1. Select the Desktop tab.
2. Check "Disable all Windows 8 hot corners." This setting will prevent the Charms and Windows 8 Start shortcut from appearing when you hover the mouse in a corner.
3. Make sure "Automatically go to the Desktop when I sign in" is checked. ...
4. Make sure Disable Taskbar Translucency is unchecked.