C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll, CascadeWindows Then assign a keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl+Alt+C ). | Tool | Cascade support | Free/Paid | |------|----------------|------------| | PowerToys (FancyZones) | No cascade, but advanced layouts | Free (Microsoft) | | AquaSnap | Yes | Freemium | | DisplayFusion | Yes | Paid (trial available) | | WindowGrid | No cascade, but grid tiling | Free | | AutoHotkey script | Yes | Free |
#c:: ; Win+C Send LWin downdLWin up ; Show desktop WinGet, id, List Loop, %id% cascade windows windows 11
WinActivate, % "ahk_id " id%A_Index% WinWaitActive WinMove, A,, 50 + (A_Index*30), 50 + (A_Index*30), 800, 600 C:\Windows\System32\rundll32
For a small but dedicated group of legacy users and window-management purists, the loss of Cascade Windows is a notable regression; for the vast majority of Windows 11 users, it is an irrelevant relic. Report date: April 14, 2026 — Based on Windows 11 stable release (23H2/24H2 behavior). Win+C Send LWin downdLWin up