If you are in the same situation, keep reading to find out how I solved it.

Why is snap windows not working?

So, I tried fixing it myself, and I was successful.

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So, grab some refreshments and keep your system close so we can get started.

Also, check our exclusive tutorial onHow to Fix Blue Screen on Windows 11.

In this case, you could try using one of the two keyboard combinations to activate the feature forcefully.

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Because of that, some features like Snap layouts dont work correctly with certain apps.

If its working for them, it means the app is incompatible.

However, if you are facing problems with File Explorer, move on to the next fix.

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Check out our expert-recommended guide onHow To Enable Telnet On Windows 11.

Your Windows build is probably buggy if you have come this far and still were unable to get results.

The perfect solution to this is to upgrade the build if an update is available.

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However, some apps that do this interfere with some functionality without any intention.

The only way to fix it is to install Windows 11 again from scratch.

This might remove your personal files, so see to it to keep a backup.

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I recommend installing Windows 11 using the Microsoft websites official Windows 11 installation assistant.

You may also like to read:Stop Apps Running in Background Windows 11.

FAQ

How do I get the snap layout on Windows 10?

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you might get a snap layout on Windows 10 using the PowerToys app.

This app was developed by Microsoft and its completely free to use.

How do I use snap assist in Windows 10?

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It works the same way in Windows 11.

However, Windows 11 has predefined layouts which dont exist on Windows 10.

Thankfully, it wasnt too complicated to fix the problem.

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