Windows 10: Disabling the Desktop's "third rail"

Discus and support Disabling the Desktop's "third rail" in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; In Windows 10, I think, Microsoft introduced a new "feature" that resizes windows. If you bump a window against a certain part of the screen it's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jonathan Sachs, May 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM.

  1. JONATHAN SACHS
    Jonathan Sachs Win User

    Disabling the Desktop's "third rail"


    In Windows 10, I think, Microsoft introduced a new "feature" that resizes windows. If you bump a window against a certain part of the screen it's resized to full screen height and about 1/3 screen width, for example. Some other gesture makes it full-screen. There's more but it's too complicated to explain.When I'm trying to arrange large windows on the Desktop, this is a nightmare. I call it the Desktop's third rail: to touch it is death. I can't count the number of times I've carefully adjusted a window's size and position so that it shows everything I need without obscuring other windows tha

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    Jonathan Sachs, May 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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  2. ANGELA PUN
    Angela Pun Win User

    fllckering desktop

    Hi Yvonne,

    To resolve your issue with flickering desktop, we suggest that you update your display drivers with the steps listed below:

    • Right-click Start, then select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters to find the name of your device.
    • Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow steps to update display drivers.

    Update us on the result.

    Regards.
     
    Angela Pun, May 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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  3. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User
    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, May 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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  4. HARSHAVARDHAN RATHOD
    Harshavardhan Rathod Win User

    Disabling the Desktop's "third rail"

    Disable optimal resolution check and notice

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to disable the Optimal Resolution Notification:

    • Right click on the on the empty area on the Desktop.
    • Select Graphics options > Balloon Notification >
      Optimal Resolution Notification > Disable.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, May 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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