Here is an interesting feature that is hidden within Vista. By creating this registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM

And then create the value: AnimationsShiftKey (DWORD) and setting it to 1

You can slow down windows animations by pressing the shift key. This is the the animation you see when minimizing, maximizing or closing the window.

This only works if you have the aero interface turned on.

Here is a program that will set the key for you.

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