Maximised windows don't maximise

[Pete]

Lately I have noticed a problem. When I maximise windows there is a
small 2 mm space of desktop that displays at the top of the screen. I
can manually move windows to use this space but they won't occupy it
when maximising.

Windows XP Pro SP1 (all up to date except for SP2)
Dell Inspiron 8500 Notebook

Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Ron Sommer]

Don't maximize.
Drag the window to full screen and close it.

 

[S.Sengupta]

Drag the boarders of that window while depressing the left mouse button
until the desired size is obtained. Now close the window and the setting
will be retained.

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Pete]

Sorry, perhaps I should be more specific, this happens with *all*
maximised windows. Doing as you say - dragging the window manually >
closing > and reopenning - did not resolve the problem. When next
maximised it displays the small gap again.

 

[Taurarian]

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.

To prevent Internet Explorer from continually changing its size every time it is
opened.
This is done by changing the Maximized key to yes.

Start>Run>Regedit
Locate this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Document Windows.
Now modify the Maximized key to yes.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going edit>new.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.