Windows – Looking for an application that scrolls or pans netbook screens running Windows

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I'm looking for a Windows 7 and XP compatible Windows desktop panning/scrolling tool.

This is to solve a problem where some applications, for example MSN, have settings/preference Windows that are not resizeable. I have a netbook with a small maximum screen resolution, i.e., 1024×600.

The fixed non-resizeable windows are too large for this display screen size so I cannot see all of the items on these windows, particularly the OK button to save settings.

I would like a desktop scrolling/panning tool where if I move my mouse pointer to any edge of the display, it pans to show the region of the too-large-fixed window that I could not see.

I use a Samsung N110 and Toshiba NB100 netbooks.

I'm looking for:

  • A general program that provides desktop panning/scrolling/expanded resolution to allow all regions of a non-resizeable fixed window
  • Preferably a non-graphics hardware specific program, but will accept a solution that works with both the above machines.

I'm not looking for (i.e. unsatisfactory answers others have asked that I've already searched and found):

  • Advice on what programs to use that don't have the problem of fixed windows
  • Alternative operating system solutions
  • Plugging in an external monitor with larger resolution – I use this option, but I need a solution when one is not available, e.g. while travelling, etc.
  • Advice about not using small screen netbooks – I enjoy the compact convenience of them
  • Advice about change the DPI settings in the Control Panel Display settings.
  • Advice about guesswork with the tab key to move the focus the off-screen item I cannot see.

Best Answer

AltMove windows and mouse manager

You can move windows and controls which do not support this ability.

You can resize windows and controls which do not support this ability.

You can hide any window from desktop (to tray bar or completely) and restore it.

You can change opaque of window.

You can assign key-mouse combinations to standard menu items of different programs.

Use mouse to run your programs and open documants from evevrywhere.

AltMove is freeware, portable and works for all Windows versions.

A real blessing for netbook owners ... :)

As for a 'scrolling application': I don't know about Samsung and Toshiba, but the Eee PC (I swear by Asus netbooks) comes with a tray utility that allows the user to switch quickly to 1024 x 768 (scrolling). I'd be surprised if other manufacturers aren't aware of the limitations imposed by 1024 x 600.

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