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    Vista Scrolling

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Virchow, Apr 4, 2008.

  1. Virchow

    Virchow Notebook Enthusiast

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    I remember a windows program that allowed one to scroll without having to click the inside the window. For example, if I had a chat box open and an internet browser underneath it, all I would have to do is move my mouse over the browser and I would be able to scroll the browser without having to click inside of it, allowing me to keep my chat box open. Can anyone help?
     
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    There is a setting in windows that does this too (without the need of a program). I am trying to find it.
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 4, 2008
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I don't know about Vista, but I know that TweakUI for XP had an "X-mouse" style setting which moved focus to another window without bringing it to the front like you're saying. That's a typical behavior of Linux workstations.

    This link may be what you're looking for... I don't use Vista, and I give no warranty for that hack working or even just not breaking your machine ;)
     
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  4. Virchow

    Virchow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, thanks a lot Pitabred. I just did a quick 2 second registry change and it works like a charm.
     
    Virchow, Apr 4, 2008
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