Solved Maximised windows not all the way to top of screen (annoying)

[gregvdm]

Hi Guys, have a problem I can't seem to work out or find a solution for, on my new dell any time I maximise a window it won't maximise the buttons all the way to the top as you can see in the picture. It doesn't matter which program it is, iTunes, chrome, folders, everything has the buttons about 5mm from the top of the screen. Does anyone know of any solution to this issue. Resolution set to 1920x1080 if that's any help.



Thanks in advance.

 

[robinbredin]

Have you tried to drag the program to the top of the screen, that should maximise it to fill the screen.

 

[gregvdm]

Yep, it maximises but it's like it doesn't know the top 5mm of the screen isn't there. However the wallpaper and full screeen movies and games do go all the way up there.

 

[marsmimar]

Hello greg and welcome to Seven Forums.

Make sure your browser is set to "maximized". From Start menu > all programs > right click IE > Properties > Shortcut tab > Run: Maximized.

 

[gregvdm]

Thanks, have just attempted that but unfortunately to no avail. The problem does occur in any program running maximised so I'm not sure what this thing is doing.

 

[dsperber]

Hi Guys, have a problem I can't seem to work out or find a solution for, on my new dell any time I maximise a window it won't maximise the buttons all the way to the top as you can see in the picture.

Obviously I'm not understanding what you're describing. I don't see what you're trying to point out using that screenshot. What does "maximise the buttons all the way to the top" mean? What are you expecting to see, that you're not?

Is that a full-screen screenshot? Is there something else you expect to see that you're not seeing? I'm obviously missing your point.

Is that a browser (e.g. Firefox or similar) that you've maximized, and are not seeing the entire window? Are you missing the top row(s)? Is that your complaint?

What are "the buttons" you're referring to, that you feel is not being presented correctly?

What should be where, that is not where you expect to see it? What is missing from the screen, or present in the wrong place on the screen?

Sorry for being a bit dense, I guess. I don't see what you're pointing out with your screenshot, but if you straighten out my confusion maybe I can help.

 

[dsperber]

Just for comparison, I use Firefox, which I run maximized. On this particular machine I have a 4:3 CRT running at 1152x864 resolution (so not nearly as much is visible as on your screen).

Here is what I believe to be equivalent of what your screenshot is showing, but on my machine. Does my screenshot look right to you, or is it wrong?

We're using different browsers, but aside from that, can you point out on my screenshot what is right or wrong, and that you expect to see on your Dell machine but are not seeing??

 

[Zomby88]

He`s talking about the small amount of space right above his minimize, maximize and close window buttons. click his pic and you will see it.

Did you drag it all the way to the top ? Did you use the auto config on your monitor ? Although your other programs show up fine so it`s probably not that.

 

[gregvdm]

Hmm, well...I solved it, it seems that if I put my monitor in 120Hz rather than the 60 it was set to it removes that space. Thanks for the help guys, will be back if I have any more issues.

 

[nitishbhat]

same problem

i have the same problem in my dell xps 15 laptop. it seems to be common in dell laptops. i tried to change the frequency to 120hz, but it doesnt go above 60hz. i have attached pics to show the problem. its really annoying. also, the problem is not always there. some times the screen acts normal n sometimes it doesnt. if anyone has any working solutions, plz reply

 

[nitishbhat]

same problem

i have the same problem in my dell xps 15 laptop. it seems to be common in dell laptops. i tried to change the frequency to 120hz, but it doesnt go above 60hz. i have attached pics to show the problem. its really annoying. also, the problem is not always there. some times the screen acts normal n sometimes it doesnt. if anyone has any working solutions, plz reply

 

[Axon911]

Fix for Dell screen issue

Try unlocking the task bar, moving it up to the top of the screen, then back down again. It sounds too simple to work, but I had the exact same problem described, and this worked for me. Credit goes to some other forum somewhere on the internet. Good luck.

 

[Peatawn]

I've had the same problem with my new Dell XPS 3800 with 24 inch Dell monitor. I was on these forums trying to find a solution, but nothing mentioned worked. However, good news people... I found how to fix this. And it is really so simple.

Step 1 : Minimize your open windows.
Step 2 : Right click on the task back and verify that the "Lock the taskbar" option isn't checked. If it is, uncheck it.
Step 3 : Move the taskback to the top of the screen.
Step 4 : Maximize a window, any window. Now, the window will take all the space it has. It will not leave a space on top near the taskbar's new position, nor will it create a space at the bottom of the screen.
Step 5 : Keep the window maximized and move the traskbar back at the bottom the way you like it. You can lock it back into this position with the "Lock the taskbar" option as described in step 1.

Result : All windows will now take all the screen and leave no annoying space.

Let me know if it worked for you guys.

Regards,
Peatawn

 

[Schwuar]

I have done this however it doesn't stay like that, i think once i have restarted my laptop i have to move the taskbar again, does anyone know how to make this a permanent fix? or knows one?

 

[ashwin9839]

same problem with Dell XPS!!! above method worked but only till next reboot

 

[mahippathania]

same problem as nitish bhat plz help.....rate options 40hz and 60hz only

 

[initiald2k]

I actually signed up to this forum while google searching a fix to the same problem.
I tried moving the taskbar to the top of the screen (suggested by previous poster) and Dell DataSafe Local Backup Program crashed.

When that Backup program crashed and closed, the gap was gone. The gap did not return after restart, so please go ahead and try to do that...
Try closing the DataSafe Local Backup program and see what it does.

As I can't reproduce the problem, I cant tell if that is the actual culprit. I'm guessing if most Dell computer has this prob, it should be caused by their software that came with their computer, and not windows or any 3rd party sw.

Hope this helps

forgot to mention the problem was first seen on my friend Inspiron 15 that im currently setting up for him.

 

[initiald2k]

a quick update. the "invisible bar" came back after i lock/unlock the computer.
by shutting down the software solved the issue. you can only close the DataSafe software from Task Manager.


Hope this helps =)

 

[HandsomeP]

Same problem here. There are no Windows 7 drivers for my Dell 2001FP monitor so Windows is using a Generic PnP Monitor driver. I'm guessing this is not uncommon and usually does the same job but it might not properly support as many resolutions as the actual manufacturer's driver? I was having trouble with the 1280x960 resolution btw (caused a 1 cm gap above maximized windows). In the end I just switched to a slightly different resolution (1152x864) and it works properly.

 

[lincolnportbury]

Remove Dell DataSafe Backup

Hi Guys,

I have had this same problem with my XPS 8300 for the past two weeks since turning my machine on and have been able to temporary fix with solutions suggested in this forum however it would always return UNTIL I removed Dell DataSafe remote backup. Halfway through the uninstall all the maximised windows snapped back to the top and have stayed that way. I have no need for DataSafe so no loss for me. Hope this helps anyone else. thanks, lincoln