New IE window opens small

johnnyrotten

I have a problem that when I open a new link in Internet Explorer the new window opens small and I have to maximise it to see it
Any ideas, Thanks

Creamy Goodness

right-click the IE icon and go to properties

run in >> maximised.

johnnyrotten

Sorry could you explain that a little further?
Thanks

johnnyrotten

bump

Creamy Goodness

see attached pictures.

johnnyrotten

Thanks , Tried it but still no joy????????

Standard Toaster

Maximize Internet Explorer On Opening

Problem: When Internet Explorer opens it can range in size anywhere from that of a postage stamp to almost filling the screen. Clicking the maximize button works for that particular window but the next time you open IE the same situation repeats.
Solution: The default behavior for Internet Explorer is to open at the same size it was at the last time it was closed. While the default does apply in many cases it's not always consistent. Try the following workaround.

• Open a single Internet Explorer window to the smaller size.
• Drag the corners of the window until it completely fills the screen. Do not use the maximize button to enlarge the window.
• Hold down the Ctrl key, keep it depressed, and using the mouse click File and then Exit on the menu bar. Do not use the "X" in the upper right corner to close the window.
• Internet Explorer should now open in a full window.
• If it still opens to a smaller size repeat the above instructions, substituting the "Shift" key for the "Ctrl" key.

Creamy Goodness

that just makes the window open in a window that takes up the full screen.

there's a difference between maximised and a window that takes up the full screen.

Standard Toaster

Cremo wrote:

that just makes the window open in a window that takes up the full screen.

there's a difference between maximised and a window that takes up the full screen.

You're thinking of kiosk mode (F11)
I know the difference between maximised & kiosk mode.

Creamy Goodness

i'm not talking about kiosk mode.

but there's a difference between stretching the window to the full screen and maximising it.


*EDIT* added picture, photoshop skills are terrible...:o :v:

Standard Toaster

johnnyrotten, if the above does not work try deleting the following registry key:

Start/Run

Type Regedit

HKey_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\window_placement


Do not delete the entire key, just the last word which will appear in the right hand pane.

Reboot if needed.

tadgh

Cremo wrote:

that just makes the window open in a window that takes up the full screen.

there's a difference between maximised and a window that takes up the full screen.

You won't get it to maximize and stick. When you open the second window, drag it to full size. Close all other windows and then close the resized window. Windows will remember the re-sized window size.
OR Try this:
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/r1009125885

Sam Vimes

tadgh wrote:

You won't get it to maximize and stick. When you open the second window, drag it to full size. Close all other windows and then close the resized window. Windows will remember the re-sized window size.
OR Try this:
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/r1009125885

what he said. what i always do in that situation is close all other windows, then drag the one open one to the size i want it to open at and close it. from then on it opens at that size

johnnyrotten

Thanks for all your help guys