Non taken johngalt....
But my windows also open as maximized after I have maximized them, closed them, and then opened them again. That wasn't the issue. Also when I open explorer the window is maximized. Again, not the issue here.
I never said everybody wants to have windows maximized. I too use smaller sized windows all the time in many of my daily computer tasks/operations. I just felt alone on this issue. That's the total opposite as "everybody"! I was on the contrary hinting/asking if nobody else but me was pulling out their hair over this?
I guess I just have to deal with the fact that new windows (never opened before and remembered by Vista as maximized) will open as small size if you click directly in to them i.e. using shortcuts in the start menu and not clicking in to the folder from a maximized window such as i.e. explorer.
What ever! I see I don't have a choice. Too bad I also hate a substantially higher number of things in the Apple OS, or this would be a perfect time to swap. Say, when is the next version after Vista coming?