Steam ignores Windows Edge Snapping Prefs
In Windows 10 I have edge snapping disabled, which is located under Settings, System, Multitasking, Snap Windows. I have all of the options under that category disabled in Windows, but the Steam window ignores it and snaps to the edges of my desktop anyway. It takes considerable yanking and wiggling of the window to get it off the edge, just to have it snap and stick to the other edge of the desktop window. I really want this to be fixed, because there's no reason why Steam should override and ignore the settings a user has already set in Windows.
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Also looking for a way to get rid of this, it's annoying af.
It's only Steam that snaps to edges, no other applications and it started today so must be related to recent update?
Last edited by Spacecatface; Apr 11 @ 6:21am
Yeah it must be. I hope they revert whatever change they made.
Iceira Apr 11 @ 7:38pm 
Ask MS then, mine is on, and it do exatly what i want it to do, dock at top or half screnn at side.

I'm not sure steam can help you with windows settings.

Steam is not in controll over app resolution and screen size that windows own settings get by Graphic card and monitor native resolution, even multi screen is not in a steam app controll
all this is your system as fare as i know.

See steam settings there is NO settings unless you made cmd or edit at steam option to do something. ( all this is handle at windows settings. )

I could also say steam is just a app like all other app that has to obey what system tell it to do.

Feel free to ask steam support, but i bet they will confirm what i see it, and thats why you k them to double check they has nothing to do with it. ( im surter this is not in steam overlay thats is diffent with reduce resolution. )
Last edited by Iceira; Apr 11 @ 7:45pm
Iceira Apr 11 @ 7:49pm 
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth
SFC /Scannow
chkdsk c:
chkdsk d:
chkdsk e:

I doubtr you have a issue wity system, but thats why you check it.

same goes with a clean GPU driver install not a joke anymore. +windows is update , and recheck afterwards windows is update. ( to make sure windows do not need to update again after gpu card driver update. ) so rare this happedn but dont forget Nvidia new app still being seen for me as update, and app has not pass 1 year in action, ( yes my trust is not that easy to get ) most tech person is like that. ( we like, well test app before we trust them. )

learn by many app things has minor bugs, gl with it.


ps.
try flip windows option on again apply it, and switch them off again. take note they do as they say. so you can see the diffrence actual work, and not just what you want is off.
so you can explan betetr to MS what is wrong here.

and i bet steam will know this whatever it is. ( problem is is this a steam issue or not. )
Last edited by Iceira; Apr 11 @ 7:54pm
Imnuktam Apr 12 @ 8:44pm 
This is insanely annoying and way to aggressive. Steam was fine the way it was and needs no edge snapping feature added, especially one that cant be disabled.
Lithurge Apr 13 @ 12:51am 
Maybe it's a Wind10 thing, because I've got it disabled in Win 11 and Steam doesn't snap to edge.
Last edited by Lithurge; Apr 13 @ 12:52am
Imnuktam Apr 13 @ 12:55pm 
Originally posted by Lithurge:
Maybe it's a Wind10 thing, because I've got it disabled in Win 11 and Steam doesn't snap to edge.

Maybe, I am still using 10.
I have also noticed this being an issue, in WIN 10, even with the snapping feature turned off. This is not a WIN 10 issue, in my opinion, logically, because Steam is the ONLY program that is exhibiting this behavior on my system. IT is the only Window exhibiting this behavior. I have tested with MANY other programs & their windows, changing size, moving them, testing at all edges, etc., and Steam IS the only common denominator, and the ONLY one having this issue.
Maybe Windows 10 AND Steam are having some argument about control (lol), i'm not sure, but for SURE Steam is the common variable here, and has something to do with its behavior.
As someone else pointed out, it also is relative to how "fast" you move your mouse. For instance, move steam too close to an edge, it snaps, place cursor on top of steam window where it SHOULD move the window, move slowly, it will literally just allow your mouse to slide down or left and right, without actually moving the window at all, or at least not until you have moved your mouser a considerable distance from the point where it should have already started moving the window. IF, however,r you move your mouse FAST from the point it should move the window, it often WILL Unsnap the Steam window, but then you have issues where it will move and snap to another edge due to the speed required to move it in the first place.
Perhaps Steam window is NOT recognizing the placement &/or movement of the mouse at the point where it should move the window, or only recognizes it when the mouse is moved exceedingly "fast"? Not sure, but this is DEFINITELY an issue.
Steam REALLY needs to take a look into this, as it's not only very annoying, but seems to indicate possibly a bigger issue somewhere.
In any case, I can absolutely CONFIRM this has been a thing for a bit now, & Steam needs to look into it, as to whether it is Steam alone, or Steam communicating with Win 10 in some way. Hell, it could be something to do with Steam communicating with video drivers, i'm not sure. I just want it to stop doing what it's doing.
Last edited by Semper Fight 0311; Apr 20 @ 3:35pm
Iceira Apr 20 @ 10:28pm 
Originally posted by Semper Fight 0311:
I have also noticed this being an issue, in WIN 10, even with the snapping feature turned off. This is not a WIN 10 issue, in my opinion, logically, because Steam is the ONLY program that is exhibiting this behavior on my system. IT is the only Window exhibiting this behavior. I have tested with MANY other programs & their windows, changing size, moving them, testing at all edges, etc., and Steam IS the only common denominator, and the ONLY one having this issue.
Maybe Windows 10 AND Steam are having some argument about control (lol), i'm not sure, but for SURE Steam is the common variable here, and has something to do with its behavior.
As someone else pointed out, it also is relative to how "fast" you move your mouse. For instance, move steam too close to an edge, it snaps, place cursor on top of steam window where it SHOULD move the window, move slowly, it will literally just allow your mouse to slide down or left and right, without actually moving the window at all, or at least not until you have moved your mouser a considerable distance from the point where it should have already started moving the window. IF, however,r you move your mouse FAST from the point it should move the window, it often WILL Unsnap the Steam window, but then you have issues where it will move and snap to another edge due to the speed required to move it in the first place.
Perhaps Steam window is NOT recognizing the placement &/or movement of the mouse at the point where it should move the window, or only recognizes it when the mouse is moved exceedingly "fast"? Not sure, but this is DEFINITELY an issue.
Steam REALLY needs to take a look into this, as it's not only very annoying, but seems to indicate possibly a bigger issue somewhere.
In any case, I can absolutely CONFIRM this has been a thing for a bit now, & Steam needs to look into it, as to whether it is Steam alone, or Steam communicating with Win 10 in some way. Hell, it could be something to do with Steam communicating with video drivers, i'm not sure. I just want it to stop doing what it's doing.

Then make steam ticket, i doubt you understand steam is a app just like all other app in your windows system. you have way to many issue with GPU and mouse and your pc issue.

and you write all in on block, most here will not read the entry you did. ( almost total tekst wall i think the english ppl call it. )
Last edited by Iceira; Apr 20 @ 10:31pm
Originally posted by Iceira:
Originally posted by Semper Fight 0311:
I have also noticed this being an issue, in WIN 10, even with the snapping feature turned off. This is not a WIN 10 issue, in my opinion, logically, because Steam is the ONLY program that is exhibiting this behavior on my system. IT is the only Window exhibiting this behavior. I have tested with MANY other programs & their windows, changing size, moving them, testing at all edges, etc., and Steam IS the only common denominator, and the ONLY one having this issue.
Maybe Windows 10 AND Steam are having some argument about control (lol), i'm not sure, but for SURE Steam is the common variable here, and has something to do with its behavior.
As someone else pointed out, it also is relative to how "fast" you move your mouse. For instance, move steam too close to an edge, it snaps, place cursor on top of steam window where it SHOULD move the window, move slowly, it will literally just allow your mouse to slide down or left and right, without actually moving the window at all, or at least not until you have moved your mouser a considerable distance from the point where it should have already started moving the window. IF, however,r you move your mouse FAST from the point it should move the window, it often WILL Unsnap the Steam window, but then you have issues where it will move and snap to another edge due to the speed required to move it in the first place.
Perhaps Steam window is NOT recognizing the placement &/or movement of the mouse at the point where it should move the window, or only recognizes it when the mouse is moved exceedingly "fast"? Not sure, but this is DEFINITELY an issue.
Steam REALLY needs to take a look into this, as it's not only very annoying, but seems to indicate possibly a bigger issue somewhere.
In any case, I can absolutely CONFIRM this has been a thing for a bit now, & Steam needs to look into it, as to whether it is Steam alone, or Steam communicating with Win 10 in some way. Hell, it could be something to do with Steam communicating with video drivers, i'm not sure. I just want it to stop doing what it's doing.

Then make steam ticket, i doubt you understand steam is a app just like all other app in your windows system. you have way to many issue with GPU and mouse and your pc issue.

and you write all in on block, most here will not read the entry you did. ( almost total tekst wall i think the english ppl call it. )


1. "Then make steam ticket" ...or, or...and bear with me here, what about I post where I want, when I want, what I care to post, and you stop trying to dictate to others, then shut your suck.
2. "doubt you understand steam is a app" ...I doubt you have any idea what I do, or don't understand.
3. " steam is a app just like all other app in your windows system"..."you have way to many issue with GPU and mouse and your pc issue" - if those issues were affecting everything, or anything else, maybe you'd have a more logical point, as mentioned STEAM is the ONLY "app" exhibiting this behavior, Also as much as i've seen you attempting to claim your superior knowledge of where the issue must lie, maybe you should be their spokesperson, and buy more stock.
4. "you write all in on block, most here will not read the entry you did" - the post was made about an issue, I contributed info., opinions, facts, about such issue. If you don't want to read, then you shouldn't have, but i'm not sure when you were voted "Shaman of knowledge of what everyone else will read," lol, You give yourself too much credit. It took me 5 minutes to decipher your drivel. Move along now, & give your advice/directives to someone who asked you for them. Thanks.
Last edited by Semper Fight 0311; Apr 21 @ 1:11am
Iceira Apr 21 @ 1:38am 
gl get help with multi issue on own pc. ( most ppl will stay away from you and the wall tekst you did.


This is a steam user forum, other might want to help you, but not the way you pull all in one steam is the problem in everything according to you.

And we tried to tell you, try steam support.
Last edited by Iceira; Apr 21 @ 1:42am
Originally posted by Iceira:
gl get help with multi issue on own pc. ( most ppl will stay away from yuo and the wall tekst you did.


- "get help with multi issues on own pc" -Makes as much sense as the rest of your comments, considering known, & stated facts. You sure are defensive about it possibly being a Steam-related issue, adamant to claim it must not be steam. Next you'll be suggesting we all "reinstall Windows." lol.
. "most ppl will stay away from yuo and the wall tekst you did." - Again, you presume to speak for everyone. Get help with your inflated sense of self. How about YOU "stay away" from me, & i'll let you know when I seek your superior pc knowledge. lol.
- Steam = only "app" behaving in this way for myself, and others; no other "multi issues on own pc"
- " other might want to help you" I didn't ask for "help," you can't comprehend what i;ve explained about a post, adding to an issue posted about. Smh.
- " we tried to tell you, try steam support." "WE"...you mean YOU, & you have no idea what I have or haven't done. This thread was about an issue, my comment was about the issue, adding to, confirming experience, and stating some known facts.
- you* & text* (just trying to help...
Carry on now...
Last edited by Semper Fight 0311; Apr 21 @ 2:01am
Iceira Apr 21 @ 2:00am 
Originally posted by Semper Fight 0311:
Originally posted by Iceira:
gl get help with multi issue on own pc. ( most ppl will stay away from yuo and the wall tekst you did.


- "get help with multi issues on own pc" -Makes as much sense as the rest of your comments, considering known, & stated facts. You sure are defensive about it possibly being a Steam-related issue, adamant to claim it must not be steam. Next you'll be suggesting we all "reinstall Windows." lol.
. "most ppl will stay away from yuo and the wall tekst you did." - Again, you presume to speak for everyone. Get help with your inflated sense of self. How about YOU "stay away" from me, & i'll let you know when I seek your superior pc knowledge. lol.
- Steam = only "app" behaving in this way for myself, and others; no other "multi issues on own pc"
- you* & text* (just trying to help...
Carry on now...

No one cares.
You have been told in post who to contact already, we are not going to repeat it.
and then steam mighgt want to tell you who to contact, and we are not support here.
Last edited by Iceira; Apr 21 @ 2:04am
Originally posted by Iceira:
Originally posted by Semper Fight 0311:


- "get help with multi issues on own pc" -Makes as much sense as the rest of your comments, considering known, & stated facts. You sure are defensive about it possibly being a Steam-related issue, adamant to claim it must not be steam. Next you'll be suggesting we all "reinstall Windows." lol.
. "most ppl will stay away from yuo and the wall tekst you did." - Again, you presume to speak for everyone. Get help with your inflated sense of self. How about YOU "stay away" from me, & i'll let you know when I seek your superior pc knowledge. lol.
- Steam = only "app" behaving in this way for myself, and others; no other "multi issues on own pc"
- you* & text* (just trying to help...
Carry on now...

No one cares.


Originally posted by Iceira:
Originally posted by Semper Fight 0311:


- "get help with multi issues on own pc" -Makes as much sense as the rest of your comments, considering known, & stated facts. You sure are defensive about it possibly being a Steam-related issue, adamant to claim it must not be steam. Next you'll be suggesting we all "reinstall Windows." lol.
. "most ppl will stay away from yuo and the wall tekst you did." - Again, you presume to speak for everyone. Get help with your inflated sense of self. How about YOU "stay away" from me, & i'll let you know when I seek your superior pc knowledge. lol.
- Steam = only "app" behaving in this way for myself, and others; no other "multi issues on own pc"
- you* & text* (just trying to help...
Carry on now...

No one cares.


No one but you, who keeps responding...lol.
Iceira Apr 21 @ 2:06am 
Originally posted by Semper Fight 0311:
Originally posted by Iceira:

No one cares.


Originally posted by Iceira:

No one cares.


No one but you, who keeps responding...lol.

Because i already help with a none steam issue, but no you think its your post and hijack with multi other issue, any here can see that.

So you ignore whats already been told and you cook up what steam shall fix , thats never going to happend, but you think so, plz tell all here that you have been a gamer and whtever IT experience you have and plz tell all here, where is steam option with window setting there are none.

So technicaly you have no clue how things work, and again wer try to tell contact steam support and let them reply, what if they know other things we other dont see here,
BUT NOOO i know better then steam and want to rant here.
Last edited by Iceira; Apr 21 @ 2:12am
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