Compatibility shims

Working around problems with other apps.

Name Impact
1Password
1Password windows can stop repainting if MaxTo tries to make it transparent.
No impact Read more
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Security sandbox prevents MaxTo from accessing it
Lost functionality Read more
Altap Salamander
Disable drag-to-snap for preview windows.
Limited functionality Read more
Assetto Corsa
Prevent launcher from crashing.
Limited functionality Read more
Cinema 4D
Prevent windows being forced into regions.
Lost functionality Read more
Console windows
Move console windows differently
No impact Read more
EPLAN Harness proD
Does not close correctly without this shim.
Limited functionality Read more
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
Prevent empty window frame.
No impact Read more
Apple iTunes
Lost functionality Read more
iZotope RX 7
RX 7 cannot be moved or resized by MaxTo.
Limited functionality Read more
KakaoTalk
Windows grow bigger when resized
Lost functionality Read more
ManicTime
Window goes blank when resizing
Lost functionality Read more
MediaMonkey
Crashes when subclassing
Limited functionality Read more
Microsoft PowerToys
Prevent crashes
Limited functionality Read more
Intuit Quickbooks
Does not work with MaxTo
Lost functionality Read more
Razer Synapse
MaxTo interferes with normal functioning
Limited functionality Read more
Spotify
Maximizes windows in a weird way
No impact Read more
UltraMon
Ignore the UltraMon taskbar
Lost functionality Read more
Unity 3D
Prevent black screen by disabling some MaxTo functionality
No impact Read more
Uplay
Prevent disappearing content while dragging.
No impact Read more
Winamp
It Really Whips the Llama's Ass
No impact Read more
MikroTik WinBox
Prevent crash
Limited functionality Read more
Specific Windows components
Don't let Maxto move stuff it shouldn't
Lost functionality Read more
Windows Terminal
Prevent crash when subclassing.
Limited functionality Read more
wxWidgets-based software
Prevent crashes
Limited functionality Read more
What are compatibility shims?

Compatibility shims are our way of telling MaxTo that some programs react badly to being handled by some of MaxTo's functionality.

Each compatibility shim has a description text and a list of functionality that is affected. Some are small and do not result in loss of functionality, others cause MaxTo not to work at all (and the reason for the compatibility shim then is simply to prevent apps from crashing).

This list is kept up to date outside of MaxTo's release cycle, and will be updated automatically by MaxTo.