Good morning everyone, newbie here. I have a new [to me] laptop with Vista installed. I really like it but have an annoying problem. When I open any window it always opens minimized. Tried theshift key and then closing after maximizing, that doesn't work, tried the basic maximize in properties, that doesn't work. I am NOT a techy guy but I think I have to delve deeper into the system to fix this. I had an issue yesterday, my computer wouldn't go to sleep with powr cord connected. Icame here and wasdirected to get deeply into the properies for my poewer plan. The usual sleep selections didn't work but when I followed the in depth instructions, for the settings, PCI, display, multi media settings, it worked!!!!! I'm hoping someone can walk me through an in depth process for the maximized window.
Solved Opening Windows maximized.
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Your problem is shared by all, to some extent. It is a problem with Windows itself. You may be interested in this thread with a software suggestion to solve the problem, in post 3, which seems to work.
Always open IE 8 in a size of your choice. - Windows 7 Forums
Your problem is shared by all, to some extent. It is a problem with Windows itself. You may be interested in this thread with a software suggestion to solve the problem, in post 3, which seems to work.
Always open IE 8 in a size of your choice. - Windows 7 Forums
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Wow!!!!!! Post 3 worked, fabulous and thank you very much, it works flawlessly now.
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Glad that it worked for you. Come back at any time to learn or just have fun.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
I just saw your rep and nice words, I thank you very much.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Hey man, credit where its due. I'm 61 but never really "got" the computer tech stuff. I love my computer but if anything isn't working right I'm flummoxed. Its generous techies like you that bail me out and for that, I'm greatful. Again, thanks.
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Hey again, we are never too old to learn. Im in my 60's too. Computers are one of my hobbies. Love to travel, too.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
I like to travel too Rich, but my dear wife passed away 7 years ago and left me a young widower. My computer is a big part of my life and I always regretted not being more savvy when I have a problem. Thanks for the great welcome my friend!!!! I will be back often.
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Vista Forum has many Members that would always be happy to help you with any questions. Of course, I will be here too. Will be away for a few weeks, soon, though; planning a trip to Spain.
Before I leave here is a small gift for you.
To maintain your computer
10 Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Computer
ignore, reg cleaners.
Steps that I did not notice on the guide include:
Running a scan disc before doing a defrag
Using Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes.
Making System Restore points, at least once a week
Makaing a system Image once a month (varies by user)
Not relying on your A/V common sense, should prevail. You know of many sites can cause a problem.
Do not use any reg cleaning or optimizing software.
Download and use Ccleaner about once every two months. Untick any registry entries.
http://www.piriform.com/
Download and use PSI, to to be sure that all of your software is up to date
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/
If you follow these instructions, you will be trouble free for a long time to come.
Be sure to back up your hard drive about once a month (varies by user) and to keeep system restore points up to date.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...er-performance
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/81176-speed-up-performance-vista.html
Read this over, any questions, just post and I will do my best.
Before I leave here is a small gift for you.
To maintain your computer
10 Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Computer
ignore, reg cleaners.
Steps that I did not notice on the guide include:
Running a scan disc before doing a defrag
Using Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes.
Making System Restore points, at least once a week
Makaing a system Image once a month (varies by user)
Not relying on your A/V common sense, should prevail. You know of many sites can cause a problem.
Do not use any reg cleaning or optimizing software.
Download and use Ccleaner about once every two months. Untick any registry entries.
http://www.piriform.com/
Download and use PSI, to to be sure that all of your software is up to date
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/
If you follow these instructions, you will be trouble free for a long time to come.
Be sure to back up your hard drive about once a month (varies by user) and to keeep system restore points up to date.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...er-performance
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/81176-speed-up-performance-vista.html
Read this over, any questions, just post and I will do my best.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Thanks Rich, I am going to read and study the info you have given me and hopefully I will get a better understanding. Enjoy your trip to spain. I was born and raised in England and spent some time in Spain, watching the Tour of Spain bicycle race, I'm a bike nut lol!!!!!