auto resizing of new windows

Just a dumb general question here. When I open a new explorer window, it
isn't full size. I need to click on the maximize button to see the whole
window. Not a big deal, but kind of a pain. Is there any way to change the
settings so the new window opens to maximum size? Thanks for any help you can
give me.

Maximize the window, Shift key on your keyboard then close it, next time you
open the window it should remember its resizing.

If that does not work, open Windows Explorer and click Tools > Folder
Options > View and check the box to remember each folder's view settings.
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"nkls" <> wrote in message
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> Just a dumb general question here. When I open a new explorer window, it
> isn't full size. I need to click on the maximize button to see the whole
> window. Not a big deal, but kind of a pain. Is there any way to change the
> settings so the new window opens to maximum size? Thanks for any help you
> can
> give me.

Nkls

Right Click the shortcut you use to open Windows Explorer and select
Properties/Shortcut Tab.

In the Run Line, click the drop down menu and select the Mximized option.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"nkls" <> wrote in message
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> Just a dumb general question here. When I open a new explorer window, it
> isn't full size. I need to click on the maximize button to see the whole
> window. Not a big deal, but kind of a pain. Is there any way to change the
> settings so the new window opens to maximum size? Thanks for any help you
> can
> give me.

I don't see that on the links to Documents, Computer and others located on
the Start menu, but they are available as you say if a shortcut to those
explorers are on the desktop.
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Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" <> wrote in message
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> Nkls
>
> Right Click the shortcut you use to open Windows Explorer and select
> Properties/Shortcut Tab.
>
> In the Run Line, click the drop down menu and select the Mximized option.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "nkls" <> wrote in message
> news:197FEAA1-F516-4A9A-8312-...
>> Just a dumb general question here. When I open a new explorer window, it
>> isn't full size. I need to click on the maximize button to see the whole
>> window. Not a big deal, but kind of a pain. Is there any way to change
>> the
>> settings so the new window opens to maximum size? Thanks for any help you
>> can
>> give me.
>

Hi Andre

It appears on the Right Click/Properties of the Start/All
Programs/Accessories/Windows Explorer item.

I usually pin this shortcut to the Start Menu. Once Maximize is set in this
shortcut, it appears to effect any instance of Windows Explorer, regardless
of which folder link you click to open it.

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I don't see that on the links to Documents, Computer and others located on
>the Start menu, but they are available as you say if a shortcut to those
>explorers are on the desktop.
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" <> wrote in message
> news:4A6930EC-932F-4DDA-B0A8-...
>> Nkls
>>
>> Right Click the shortcut you use to open Windows Explorer and select
>> Properties/Shortcut Tab.
>>
>> In the Run Line, click the drop down menu and select the Mximized option.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "nkls" <> wrote in message
>> news:197FEAA1-F516-4A9A-8312-...
>>> Just a dumb general question here. When I open a new explorer window, it
>>> isn't full size. I need to click on the maximize button to see the whole
>>> window. Not a big deal, but kind of a pain. Is there any way to change
>>> the
>>> settings so the new window opens to maximum size? Thanks for any help
>>> you can
>>> give me.
>>
>
>

Thank you Ronnie and Andre. I right clicked and maximized, and it seems to
have taken care of the problem. Some aggravating problems can be easily
fixed, if you just ask the right people. Thanks again. Al

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

> Maximize the window, Shift key on your keyboard then close it, next time you
> open the window it should remember its resizing.
>
> If that does not work, open Windows Explorer and click Tools > Folder
> Options > View and check the box to remember each folder's view settings.
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "nkls" <> wrote in message
> news:197FEAA1-F516-4A9A-8312-...
> > Just a dumb general question here. When I open a new explorer window, it
> > isn't full size. I need to click on the maximize button to see the whole
> > window. Not a big deal, but kind of a pain. Is there any way to change the
> > settings so the new window opens to maximum size? Thanks for any help you
> > can
> > give me.
>
>
>