Windows 7: Program opens minimized, will not maximize

stbiggles · 30 Jul 2012

I have a program (Virtual DJ) which up until recently has worked fine, but now opens minimized on the task bar and will not maximize. Task manager shows program is running. PC is a laptop which is not set up for multiple display so window is definitely not open on wrong screen. any suggestions very much appreciated.

Windows 7 Home Prem 64

Maguscreed · 30 Jul 2012

Have you tried reinstalling the software in question to make sure it's just not gone wonky on you?

After that I would suggest going to the program file itself (the .exe application file that launches it, not the shortcut) and set it for run as admin and set it for xp compatibility.
It really does sound like the program installation has gone wonky though, or it's even possible your firewall or antivirus has decided to block a service it needs to function.

That's about all the possible causes I have in mind right now though.
For the final thought just snoozing the av/firewall and trying to launch it should let you know if that is the problem or not.

UsernameIssues · 30 Jul 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by stbiggles

....PC is a laptop which is not set up for multiple display so window is definitely not open on wrong screen....

I've seen apps open off screen when there is only one screen - try the steps in this tut:
Offscreen Window - Move Back to Desktop

rraod · 30 Jul 2012

If you are starting the Virtual DJ from a shortcut on the desktop, right click on the program icon and select properties. In the opened properties dialog box select Shortcut tab and click on the dropdown box next to Run and select "Maximised". Click OK to close the dialog box. Now try clicking the shortcut and check whether the program opens maximised.

If the program continues running minimised, Uninstall the program, reboot and reinstall again.

Windows 7: Program opens minimized, will not maximize

Program opens minimized, will not maximize problems?