Why is this so difficult?

[larry123]

When I open a new browser window, it doesn't open full screen (maximized),
it's in the "normal" state. How do I change it so that whenever I open a new
browser, it opens maximized?

You'd think by version 6.0 of a product, MS would make this a little more
obvious and "user friendly."

Out of Gripe mode now.

Thanks,

Larry123

 

[PA Bear]

Make life better, Larry. See this page of Sandi's:

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window_max

The resized window must be the last window closed for Windows to remember
its size.
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HTH...Please post back to this thread

~Robear Dyer (aka PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
AH-VSOP
http://forum.aumha.org/

 

[larry123]

Hi PA Bear,

I have followed the instructions and it still isn't quite right. New
windows now open ALMOST full screen, but it is still in a Normal state. I
really want new Windows to open fully maximized, in the Maximized state.

Is this too much to ask of IE?

Thanks,

Larry123

 

[PA Bear]

Close all other windows but the "normal" (resized) one. Maximize it then
close whilst depressing CTRL. If a link opens in a new window, you may not
be able to control the new window's size. You should be able to re-size a
smaller window to fill the space of a maximized one.

To have the initial IE window open Maximized: Start>Programs>Internet
Explorer>right-click>Properties>Run>maximized.[/QUOTE]

 

[larry123]

PABear, thanks for the info, but this still does not accomplish my
objective. New windows do not open Maximized. I guess this IS too much to
ask from IE. I reiterate my original question: Why is this so difficult?

I give up.

Larry123

 

[PA Bear]

*Some* new windows (opened via a hyperlink) just won't open maximized or
full-sized no matter what you do.[/QUOTE]