XP forgets

[turbo]

WinXP explorer (not IE but the file display) keeps forgeting what size I
have re-sized the open window when I close it. It keeps defaulting to some
small size, and will resize OK by grasping the edges as usual. Close
Explorer , and re-open and its gone back small again. I've tried holding
the shift key when closing, and reopens , just once , to the resized window,
then defaults back to a small window on the second time of opening.. Any
ideas how to make it remember the settings as it was closed??..
Thanks

 

[Big_Al]

turbo said this on 1/21/2009 6:58 AM:

WinXP explorer (not IE but the file display) keeps forgeting what size I
have re-sized the open window when I close it. It keeps defaulting to some
small size, and will resize OK by grasping the edges as usual. Close
Explorer , and re-open and its gone back small again. I've tried holding
the shift key when closing, and reopens , just once , to the resized window,
then defaults back to a small window on the second time of opening.. Any
ideas how to make it remember the settings as it was closed??..
Thanks

Did you try using File -> Exit on the toolbar. Resize (or maximize)
first then do the file->exit.

 

[turbo]

Did you try using File -> Exit on the toolbar. Resize (or maximize)
first then do the file->exit.

I want to resize rather than maximise ( I have a 24inch widescreen monitor)
, and I don't have file --> close which may be the same thing, but in case
I'm in the wrong place I'll mention it. I've tried FILE ---> close and
shift-->X(exit) and I've tried opening multiple copies, resizing and closing
them (first opened-first closed etc). The I stopped OE which is normally
running all the time and a couple of firefox windows, open Windows Explorer
and its gone back to a small size version....
I've run Adaware , trojan remover , and Trend Internet security all updated
to the latest , and the only thing found were a few cookies ( no great
problem as some sites need a login like Yahoo etc)
Thanks for the help, but its still being a bit of a pain...

 

[Big_Al]

turbo said this on 1/21/2009 10:28 AM:

I want to resize rather than maximise ( I have a 24inch widescreen monitor)
, and I don't have file --> close which may be the same thing, but in case
I'm in the wrong place I'll mention it. I've tried FILE ---> close and
shift-->X(exit) and I've tried opening multiple copies, resizing and closing
them (first opened-first closed etc). The I stopped OE which is normally
running all the time and a couple of firefox windows, open Windows Explorer
and its gone back to a small size version....
I've run Adaware , trojan remover , and Trend Internet security all updated
to the latest , and the only thing found were a few cookies ( no great
problem as some sites need a login like Yahoo etc)
Thanks for the help, but its still being a bit of a pain...

Resize or maximize, who cares. You set the size!
File-> exit or File-Close, who cares, use it!
Always works for me. Use one copy, not multiple.
That's about the only help I can come up with. Hang in, someone else
might come up with ideas.

 

[Ron Badour]

Try using the Ctrl key instead of the shift key. If no joy, click on tools,
folder options, view tab, click the apply to all folders button and OK.
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Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience