How to enable or disable Peek in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to enable or disable the Peek feature in Windows 10. Peek shows an app by itself on your screen when you hover over its preview from the taskbar.

  1. Right click on the Start button at the lower left corner of the screen, then from the menu that appears click on System.
    Quick access menu, System
  2. Click on System protection on the left.
    System, System protection
  3. On the system properties window that opens, click on Advanced at the top. Under Performance, click on Settings.
    System Properties, Advanced
  4. Under Visual Effects, by default Enable Peek will be turned on. Uncheck the box to disable it, then click OK at the bottom to save the changes.
    Performance Options, Visual Effects, Peek Settings

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