Vista - windows explorer - default window size

11-19-2007

When I open My Documents, My Computer, or any Windows Explorer window it
defaults to the full screen size. How can I change or reset the default size
of the window? This is problematic because I have a dual monitor setup which
means the window spans across both monitors which is very annoying.

**Brink** · 11-20-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by ttpoker

When I open My Documents, My Computer, or any Windows Explorer window it
defaults to the full screen size. How can I change or reset the default size
of the window? This is problematic because I have a dual monitor setup which
means the window spans across both monitors which is very annoying.

Hi ttpoker,

You will need to reset the folder view settings. Method Two in this tutorial will show you how. The download is the easiest way.

Windows Explorer Folder View settings

After the reset, set the size of the window to what you want and close it so Vista will remember the size. Vista will only remember the way the window was when it was last closed.

You can also set a individual shortcut folder's default open window size. This tutorial will show you how.

Shortcut Default Open Window Size

Shawn

BobEbz · 03-15-2009

Open Windows Explorer Window, now place the window where you want to it to open from now on, then resize the window to your desired size. Now press & hold the left ALT key, use your mouse top click on the X in Windows Explorer, (while holding down the left ALT key), to close the window.

Let go of the ALT key & open Windows Explorer, the Window shopuld now be of the size and in the place where you positioned it.

Windows Vista SP1

11-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
ttpoker n/a posts	windows explorer - default window size When I open My Documents, My Computer, or any Windows Explorer window it defaults to the full screen size. How can I change or reset the default size of the window? This is problematic because I have a dual monitor setup which means the window spans across both monitors which is very annoying.
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11-20-2007	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,974 posts	Re: windows explorer - default window size Quote: Originally Posted by ttpoker When I open My Documents, My Computer, or any Windows Explorer window it defaults to the full screen size. How can I change or reset the default size of the window? This is problematic because I have a dual monitor setup which means the window spans across both monitors which is very annoying. Hi ttpoker, You will need to reset the folder view settings. Method Two in this tutorial will show you how. The download is the easiest way. Windows Explorer Folder View settings After the reset, set the size of the window to what you want and close it so Vista will remember the size. Vista will only remember the way the window was when it was last closed. You can also set a individual shortcut folder's default open window size. This tutorial will show you how. Shortcut Default Open Window Size Shawn
My System Specs

03-15-2009	#3 (permalink)
BobEbz Windows, ME, 2000, XP, Vista & 3.1 3 posts	Re: windows explorer - default window size Open Windows Explorer Window, now place the window where you want to it to open from now on, then resize the window to your desired size. Now press & hold the left ALT key, use your mouse top click on the X in Windows Explorer, (while holding down the left ALT key), to close the window. Let go of the ALT key & open Windows Explorer, the Window shopuld now be of the size and in the place where you positioned it. Windows Vista SP1
My System Specs

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