ZoomIt Installation on Windows

I liked the zoom functionality in KDE plasma, so I wanted something similar in Windows. Fortunately, I found ZoomIt, a very powerful zoom tool. Here are the steps to install it:

ZoomIt Installation and Setup Guide

ZoomIt is a standalone tool from Microsoft Sysinternals. It does not require a traditional installation process, making it very lightweight and easy to remove.

1. Download ZoomIt:
   • Go to the official Microsoft Sysinternals ZoomIt page.
   • Click Download ZoomIt to save the ZoomIt.zip file to your computer.
2. Extract and Run:
   • Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select Extract All.
   • Open the extracted folder and double-click ZoomIt64.exe (for 64-bit Windows).
   • Click Agree on the license terms window.
3. Configure Settings and Shortcuts:
   • General Tab: Check Run ZoomIt when Windows starts so your shortcuts work every time you reboot.
   • Standard Zoom (Ctrl + 1): This freezes the screen and zooms in. You can use the mouse wheel to change magnification and left-click to start drawing.
   • Draw Mode (Ctrl + 2): This allows you to draw on the screen at the current zoom level without magnification.
   • Live Zoom (Ctrl + 4): This is the “Linux-style” mode. It keeps windows active so you can still click and type while zoomed. You can use the Mouse Wheel to zoom in and out smoothly in this mode.
   • Click OK to save and minimize to the system tray.
4. Usage Instructions:
   • To Start/Stop Zoom: Press your chosen hotkey (e.g., Ctrl + 4 for Live Zoom).
   • To Zoom In/Out: Use the Mouse Wheel while any zoom mode is active.
   • To Pan: Simply move your mouse; the screen will follow your cursor smoothly.
   • To Exit: Press Esc or the hotkey again.
5. How to Uninstall:
   • To stop ZoomIt: Right-click the ZoomIt icon in the System Tray (near the clock) and select Exit.
   • To delete: Simply delete the ZoomIt64.exe file and the extracted folder.