Well I've installed IE 6.0 and I still have the same long-time annoying problem where IE can't seem to decide if it wants to launch in a full screen window or something smaller than that. Doesn't matter what state it is in when I close the browser. There used to be an option to "launch browser in full screen window" but that didn't help anyway. It's seemingly random. I haven't read anything on this issue in any forums or technical sites and it continues even after a fresh install on a new hard drive so I can't rule out the possibility that my system is being manipulated by some unearthly force. Is it possible to perform an exorcism on a PC?
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IE window size when launching
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Pete57
Open your browser, maximize, use File/Close...
Reopen your browser and it will be maximized..(obviously)
If you want to custom size it and have browser open that way each time. Open browser, size it the way you want by dragging borders, or from triangular scroll tab in lower right corner, get it the way you want and again choose File/Close..reopen and it will be as you set it.
Don't use X to close window and it will retain settings.
smitee
Open your browser, maximize, use File/Close...
Reopen your browser and it will be maximized..(obviously)
If you want to custom size it and have browser open that way each time. Open browser, size it the way you want by dragging borders, or from triangular scroll tab in lower right corner, get it the way you want and again choose File/Close..reopen and it will be as you set it.
Don't use X to close window and it will retain settings.
smitee
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right click on each IE shortcut you use.
Select Properties, in the "Run" box, set it to maximized.
Click OK. Cheers,
Jim
Select Properties, in the "Run" box, set it to maximized.
Click OK. Cheers,
Jim
Here's the whole shebang:
Many solutions to choose from. I don't recommend running 3rd party apps, but if that's the only way:
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try double-clicking on the Titlebar.
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If you're running in 1024x768 screen area, type this into the browser window:
javascript:resizeTo(1024,768);
If you're running 800x600, type:
javascript:resizeTo(800,600);
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When the windows opens, drag the borders, top, right, bottom, and left to the size you want (almost filling the entire screen). DO NOT use the maximize button.
Now choose File>Close, DO NOT use the X in the top right corner. Go back to the page you just opened the new one from, choose View>Refresh and now click the link again, it should open to the size that you just closed it from.
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Reset New Browser Window Size
Sometimes Internet Explorer 5 "decides" to remember the wrong size for a new window. Whatever you do, you can't seem to get it to remember a normal size.
Backup the registry and/or export the following keys:
go to Start>Run, type regedit. Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main
Delete the value Window_Placement
Exit the Registry Editor
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AutoSizer automatically resizes any window you specify. For instance, some web browsers open up in a non-maximized window. Using AutoSizer, you can set those windows to automatically maximize every time they’re opened. It works with almost any program, including web browsers, Notepad, etc. AutoSizer stays running in the System Tray (next to the time), so it stays out of your way while it works.
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reghakr
Many solutions to choose from. I don't recommend running 3rd party apps, but if that's the only way:
==================================================
try double-clicking on the Titlebar.
==================================================
If you're running in 1024x768 screen area, type this into the browser window:
javascript:resizeTo(1024,768);
If you're running 800x600, type:
javascript:resizeTo(800,600);
==================================================
When the windows opens, drag the borders, top, right, bottom, and left to the size you want (almost filling the entire screen). DO NOT use the maximize button.
Now choose File>Close, DO NOT use the X in the top right corner. Go back to the page you just opened the new one from, choose View>Refresh and now click the link again, it should open to the size that you just closed it from.
=================================================
Reset New Browser Window Size
Sometimes Internet Explorer 5 "decides" to remember the wrong size for a new window. Whatever you do, you can't seem to get it to remember a normal size.
Backup the registry and/or export the following keys:
go to Start>Run, type regedit. Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main
Delete the value Window_Placement
Exit the Registry Editor
==================================================
AutoSizer automatically resizes any window you specify. For instance, some web browsers open up in a non-maximized window. Using AutoSizer, you can set those windows to automatically maximize every time they’re opened. It works with almost any program, including web browsers, Notepad, etc. AutoSizer stays running in the System Tray (next to the time), so it stays out of your way while it works.
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reghakr
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