Shortcut Default Open Window Size

INFO: You can change how a shortcut's default window will open to three different settings.
A) Normal Window - This is the default setting in Vista that will open the shortcut in a window the way you left it when you closed it last.
B) Minimized - This will always open the shortcut in a window minimized to the taskbar. When you open the window from the taskbar, it will open like the Normal Window.
C) Maximized - This will always open the shortcut in a window maximized to full screen. You will notice that if you try to restore down (middle button) this window, it is still full screen. You will need to move the mouse pointer to a corner until it turns into a double arrow and then click and hold the left mouse button and drag the window to the size you want it to be.

NOTE: If you cannot get Vista to remember these settings, then try resetting the Folder View Settings completely in METHOD TWO here: How to Reset Windows Explorer Folder View Settings to Make Vista Remember

RELATED LINKS:
1. How to Change a Windows Explorer Folder Type Template in Vista

2. How to Reset Windows Explorer Folder View Settings to Make Vista Remember

3. How to Change the Visual Effects Options for Appearance and Performance in Vista

4. How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program in Vista

5. How to Change the Target Path Location of a Shortcut in Vista

6. How to Change a Shortcut Folder or File Icon in Vista

7. How to Change the Windows Explorer Columns and Sort Order in Vista


Here's How:
1. Right click on any shortcut.
NOTE: For a keyboard shortcut, right click on the shortcut that the keyboard shortcut is assigned to.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click on the Shortcut tab. (See screenshot below)
4. In the Run: drop down menu, select the window size you want the shortcut to open to.
5. Click Apply.

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6. Click Continue for Access Denied prompt. (See screenshot below)

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7. Click Continue for UAC prompt.
8. Click OK.


That's it,
Shawn