Windows Animations
Smooth minimize, restore, close, switch animations for windows.
Windows Animations is a Windhawk community mod described as: Smooth minimize, restore, close, switch animations for windows.. Its use depends on the exact Windows build and target process.
Processes listed: All but TextInputHost.exe, ShellExperienceHost.exe, StartMenuExperienceHost.exe, SearchHost.exe, dwm.exe, mmc.exe, git.exe, git-remote-https.exe, AudioCaptureService.exe, AIVisualPIPESvr.exe, GimateServiceHelper.exe, NVIDIA Web Helper.exe
These details were extracted from the supplied source snapshot. Recheck live release information before installing.
How to evaluate and use this mod
- Open Windhawk and search for Windows Animations in Explore.
- Review the author's description: Smooth minimize, restore, close, switch animations for windows. and inspect the source code before trusting it.
- Compare your Windows build from
winverwith the mod’s compatibility notes and check whether the target process includesAll but TextInputHost.exe. - Save the existing configuration. Enable the mod with a single modest change and restart the affected app or Explorer only if indicated.
Check the result
Observe the specific feature that Windows Animations affects. Confirm that the target program still launches, menu and button interactions work, and no new crashes occur. Disable the mod and compare behavior with Windows defaults if you notice problems.
Compatibility and limits
Smooth minimize, restore, close, switch animations for windows. The name of this mod does not establish compatibility with every Windows release. An individual mod update can require a particular Windows 11 shell version or changes in the underlying mod framework.
Read the current Windhawk mod description and source when checking an installation.
Frequently asked questions
What does Windows Animations change?
Smooth minimize, restore, close, switch animations for windows.
How do I check whether Windows Animations supports my Windows build?
Read the mod page requirements and compare your Windows build and targeted processes before enabling it.