Create an XP shortcut that sets IE to full screen on a link?

[JNJ]

I want to create a link on the desktop that brings up a web page. I want
that web page to be in full scree mode -- in other words, I want IE to open
up the link and switch to full screen mode all throughthe shortcut.

Suggestions on how to do this (other than telling the users to hit F11)?

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "JNJ" <[email protected]>

| I want to create a link on the desktop that brings up a web page. I want
| that web page to be in full scree mode -- in other words, I want IE to open
| up the link and switch to full screen mode all throughthe shortcut.
|
| Suggestions on how to do this (other than telling the users to hit F11)?
|

%comspec% /c start /max IEXPLORE.EXE http://www.google.com/

 

[Haggis]

I want to create a link on the desktop that brings up a web page. I want
that web page to be in full scree mode -- in other words, I want IE to open
up the link and switch to full screen mode all throughthe shortcut.

Suggestions on how to do this (other than telling the users to hit F11)?

can't you just go to the properties of the shortcut and set it to run
'maximized' ?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

JNJ,

Create a desktop shortcut to iexplore.exe (C:\Program Files\IExplore.exe)
Right-click the newly created shortcut, and choose Properties
In the shortcut Target field, append the following with the executable name
(iexplore.exe)

-k http://www.myweb.com

Example:
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" -k http://www.myweb.com

How to Use Kiosk Mode in Microsoft Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=154780

 

[jel183\(UK\)]

can't you just go to the properties of the shortcut and set it to run
'maximized' ?

I think the original poster wants Full Screen as in F11 - not Maximised....

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <[email protected]>

| JNJ,
|
| Create a desktop shortcut to iexplore.exe (C:\Program Files\IExplore.exe)
| Right-click the newly created shortcut, and choose Properties
| In the shortcut Target field, append the following with the executable name
| (iexplore.exe)
|
| -k http://www.myweb.com
|
| Example:
| "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" -k http://www.myweb.com
|
| How to Use Kiosk Mode in Microsoft Internet Explorer:
| http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=154780
|
| --
| Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
| Windows XP Shell/User
| http://windowsxp.mvps.org
|

How do you revert back from Kiosk mode ?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Dave,
I don't think the kiosk mode can't be reverted for that IE instance.

KB154780 states:

" Note that you cannot quit Kiosk mode if you do not also quit Internet
Explorer. "

 

[Jabez Gan]

David,

To revert back, just close IE and reopen IE using the normal way.

TO close IE, please press Alt+F4

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Jabez Gan" <[email protected]>

| David,
|
| To revert back, just close IE and reopen IE using the normal way.
|
| TO close IE, please press Alt+F4
|
| --
| Jabez Gan
| Give me a chance, Let me help you!
| http://www.blizhosting.com
|

Thanx for that -- It works well !

 

[JNJ]

repeat posts all sent same day will not win you any friends!

Huh? Not sure why you addressed this to me -- I only sent one post and it's
the first time in a while. Maybe your newsreader is having issues.

 

[JNJ]

%comspec% /c start /max IEXPLORE.EXE http://www.google.com/

Thanks Dave.

 

[JNJ]

Create a desktop shortcut to iexplore.exe (C:\Program Files\IExplore.exe)

Right-click the newly created shortcut, and choose Properties
In the shortcut Target field, append the following with the executable
name (iexplore.exe)

-k http://www.myweb.com

Example:
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" -k http://www.myweb.com

How to Use Kiosk Mode in Microsoft Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=154780

Thanks, Ramesh!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome JNJ.