Easily drag windows when pressing the alt key
Publisher’s description
What is AltDrag?
AltDrag by Stefan Sundin is open-source Windows software. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (stefansundin/altdrag) has 1,635 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “:file_folder: Easily drag windows when pressing the alt key. (Windows)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: AltDrag is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AltDrag safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8B2DB17BC274DD9EC5135FCD316A1E22F97A59E3DCB36B2CF457505D3E2DA703· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1Latest | August 23, 2015 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AltDrag.AltDrag -escoop install extras/altdragAltDrag-1.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stefan Sundin
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/stefansundin/altdrag
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1
- Released
- August 23, 2015
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,635
- GitHub forks
- 110
- Website
- stefansundin.github.io
- winget ID
- AltDrag.AltDrag
- Scoop package
- extras/altdrag
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AltDrag free?
Yes. AltDrag is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is AltDrag safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AltDrag with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AltDrag be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AltDrag run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use AltDrag without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
