WINDOW 11

How to Reset Window Size and Position in Windows 11

6 SOLUTIONS
FEBRUARY 05, 2025

Fix misplaced or off-screen windows in Windows 11 with manual resets, app data cleanup, and registry tweaks. Restore default layouts for seamless multitasking and display consistency.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Expert, Head of Windows Circle

Close Apps

Save your work and close apps causing issues.

Check Display Settings

Confirm your monitor resolution/scaling matches its native specs.

Update Windows

Ensure no pending updates (Settings > Windows Update).

Manually Reset Using Snap Assist

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Best for misplaced or off-screen windows

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Drag the Window

Click the app’s title bar and drag it to your screen.

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Snap to Reset

Hover over the Maximize button (top-right corner).

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Choose Layout

Select a layout (e.g., full-screen).

Snap with Keyboard: Press Win + ← or Win + → to snap left/right.

Resize Manually: Drag window edges to adjust.

Note: Snap Assist overrides saved positions, forcing a reset.

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Restart Windows Explorer (Quick Fix)

2 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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For system-wide window/taskbar glitches

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Open Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

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Find Process

Under Processes, right-click Windows Explorer.

Click Restart.

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Reset Window Using Keyboard Shortcuts

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Best for windows stuck off-screen or positioned incorrectly

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Open Problematic Window

Make sure it is the active window.

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Open Window Menu

Press Alt + Space.

Press S, then use arrow keys to adjust.

Press M, then use arrow keys to reposition.

Press Enter.

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Restart App

Close and reopen to check if fixed.

Note: These shortcuts force a window reset

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Reset Window Metrics via Registry

5 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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For persistent system-wide issues.

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Back Up Registry

In Regedit, go to File > Export to create a backup.

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Open Registry Editor

Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

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Navigate to Path

Go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics

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Delete Entries

Remove these if present: WindowArrangement, WindowPos

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Restart PC

Restart to apply changes.

Caution: Incorrect edits can cause system issues.

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Adjust Display Settings

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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For multi-monitor or scaling issues

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Open Display Settings

Right-click the desktop > Display settings.

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Adjust Scaling

Under Scale & Layout, set scaling to 100% > Apply.

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Revert Scaling

Change back to your preferred scaling (e.g., 125%).

Toggle between resolutions > revert to Recommended.

Note: Forces Windows to recalculate window positions.

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Clear App-Specific Window Data

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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For apps like Chrome, Spotify, or Discord

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Close the App

Exit the problematic app (e.g., Chrome, Spotify, Discord).

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Open AppData

Press Win + R, type %AppData%, and press Enter.

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Fina App, Rename & Relaunch Folder

Navigate to the app’s folder (e.g., Discord).

Change it to something like Discord_Backup.

Relaunch it; Windows will generate fresh settings.

Tip: Renaming (instead of deleting) preserves data for recovery.

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Additional Tips

Check the app’s settings (e.g., Chrome: disable "Continue running background apps").

Connect a second monitor, drag the window back, then disconnect.

Taskbar blocking windows: Temporarily enable auto-hide (Settings > Personalization > Taskbar)

Avoid registry edits unless necessary.

Methods (6)

Manually Reset Usin...
3 Steps
Restart Windows Ex...
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Reset Window Using ...
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Reset Window Metric...
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Adjust Display Sett...
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Clear App-Specific...
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