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
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.