Getting a desktop shortcut to open in a NEW window full screen

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I am sure this has been covered before but can someone point me to
instructions on having a desktop shortcut open in an entire new window at
full screen.

Thanks
 
Hi,

If the program for the shortcut is running in a Window, and you want to
switch to full-screen, simply press Alt-Enter. Press the same key if
<Program> is full-screen and you want to switch to a window. To make the
change permanent, switch to windowed mode, press Alt-Space, then Properties,
go to the Window tab, select either Window or Full-screen, and click OK.

To change the font size used in windowed mode, switch to windowed mode if
necessary, press Alt-Space, then Properties, go to the Font tab, and select
the font you prefer.

You may also set these screen options by modifying your <Program> shortcut

Regards
Andy Tan
 
I am refering to internet shortcuts, sorry. Right clicking and going to
properties does not bring me to an option to change that...

If I have an IE window minimized it uses that window, I don't want that to
happen, I want it to open in a IE NEW window, maximized.
 
OK, I figured out how to open a new window (uncheck reuse window in IE
properties). But it is not maximized. Still working that one... :)
 
That is NOT going to happen. Open ONE instance of IE, stretch the window
to the extents of the desktop and close it. That will be the size of all
secondary windows.
 
Create a script file (text file with .vbs extension) with the following contents, substituting your
desired URL:

'-------------
set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WSHShell.Run "iexplore http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm", 3, False
'--------------

Use a shortcut to the script instead of .url shortcut.
 
OK, I figured out how to open a new window (uncheck reuse window in IE
properties). But it is not maximized. Still working that one... :)
Click to expand...

I like full-screen windows too. Search for "IE New WIndow Maximizer".
It's free, though donate-ware. Works great.
 
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