IE Only Opens In Small Window?

I've been told that IE 9 is a very good browser and even more malware-resistant than Firefox which is what I've been using. The first thing I'm seeing though, when trying Internet Explorer is that every site it opens it does so in a small (minimized) window which is VERY annoying and which Firefox never did. Is there a way to configure IE so that it opens a site in "full page" status? Oh, I've tried to enlargen the minimized windows by dragging the placeholders; but when I do it again, still the small windows open when clicking a link. VERY FRUSTRATING! And, it make me want to stay with Firefox which at least doesn't have THAT problem. If anyone knows of a way out around this, I'd surely like to find out. Thank you.

Yes, that's correct. I've done this and the prob still occurs. In fact, I've noticed that others have experienced the same problem, have done the resizing . . . only to experience it happening again. A real enigma, Cluberti.

maranatha4u said:

Yes, that's correct. I've done this and the prob still occurs. In fact, I've noticed that others have experienced the same problem, have done the resizing . . . only to experience it happening again. A real enigma, Cluberti.

Try this ......

1. Close all windows.
2. Open IE9
3. Use the cursor and drag the window to full size. Do NOT use the maximize button.
4. File > Exit. Do NOT use the red X button to exit.
5. Re-open IE9.

Does it open in full screen ?

I know this may sound stupid to you, but I cannot find a File > Exit on the IE browser.

Yes, I tried this (once I found the File>Exit area from the Alt key), and it still does the small screen popup. I'm sorry I couldn't have given you better news on this one . . . I'll keep experimenting but thank you for your help once again . . you're very kind . . .

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t-4-2 said:

maranatha4u said:

Yes, that's correct. I've done this and the prob still occurs. In fact, I've noticed that others have experienced the same problem, have done the resizing . . . only to experience it happening again. A real enigma, Cluberti.

Try this ......

1. Close all windows.
2. Open IE9
3. Use the cursor and drag the window to full size. Do NOT use the maximize button.
4. File > Exit. Do NOT use the red X button to exit.
5. Re-open IE9.

Does it open in full screen ?

Thank you for the tip here. I did get the menu from the Alt key as you suggested, yet still (after File>Exit from the browser menu), when I click a desktop icon, the annoyingly small window for the site appears on the desktop.

maranatha4u said:

I know this may sound stupid to you, but I cannot find a File > Exit on the IE browser.

That is because your Menu Bar is still hidden.
Rest your cursor at the bar, under the Address bar > right click > see Menu Bar option ? Click it.
Your menu bar is now displayed permenantly.

Here is our Seven forum tutorial :
Turn Menu Bar Always On or Off
Internet Explorer - Turn Menu Bar Always On or Off