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    Vista: Explorer windows size

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nons_, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. nons_

    nons_ Notebook Consultant

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    Hi folks,

    I'm using Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit, and usually open the Explorer via right click start button -> Explorer. The window opens always at the same size, quite small - and I always have to manually maximize it. I want it to always open maximized.
    What I tried yet: edit the properties of the "Windows Explorer" shortcut in startmenu, which links to "%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe" to open always maximized, but it doesn't affect the right-click opened Explorer.
    I tried the same with the explorer.exe itself, but it has no options for that.

    Any clues on how I can make the Explorer automatically maximized when I open it that way (I'm aware how it works with a regular shortcut)?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    nons_, Dec 17, 2008
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    . Open the explorer again
    . Maximize it
    . Hold down SHIFT key and click on the X to close the window
    . This should remember it next time around when opening to maximize

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 17, 2008
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    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Type explorer in search > right click windows explorer > properties > open maximized
     
    coolguy, Dec 17, 2008
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    exact solution. thanks! :)

    I wrote in the OP I tried that and it didn't help, but anyways, it's solved now
     
    nons_, Dec 17, 2008
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