IE Only Opens In Small Window?

[maranatha4u]

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.

 

[cluberti]

Window positions are determined by a registry binary blob, and the usual way to fix it is to close all instances of the application, open a new application window, size it the way you want, close it, and then open the application again. Are you stating that you've done this, and the problem still occurs?

 

[maranatha4u]

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.

 

[t-4-2]

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 ?

 

[maranatha4u]

Reply

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

 

[cluberti]

Press the "ALT" key.

 

[maranatha4u]

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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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 ?

 

[maranatha4u]

Thank You

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.

 

[t-4-2]

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
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/111483-internet-explorer-turn-menu-bar-always-off.html

 

[t-4-2]

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.

See if you can follow this :
You will be working on Registry editing .....If you run into questions, STOP. Post the questions.


Always load Internet Explorer 9 in Full Screen Mode
Currently to view IE9 in Full-screen Mode, a user can hit the F11 key on the keyboard.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/tips-tricks-tweaks-for-internet-explorer-9/fullscreenreg​

To always load Internet Explorer 9 in Full Screen Mode, Open Regedit

• Navigate to the following location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
• To the right of main locate the value FullScreen
• right click at FullScreen
• click Modify
• Value Data > change NO to YES
• That will change the Fullscreen value to Yes

Now when you open Internet Explorer 9 it will be in full-screen Mode. To revert, set the value back to No. You can also toggle between Normal and Full-screen Mode by hitting F11 on your keyboard.

 

[t-4-2]

adding to my above reply.....

In case you wonder what this means .....
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

It means .....
After you typed regedit in search box and pressed Enter, you will be in Registry Editor window.
Left column > There is an arrow head in front of HKEY_CURRENT_USER, click it ( it is termed ' expand ' ) So far understood ? OK, here goes ...

expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER
expand Software
expand Microsoft
expand Internet Explorer
click Main
Now, look at the main box at the right > RIGHT click at FullScreen
click Modify > change no to Yes > click OK when done.

 

[marsmimar]

Just one more thing to check. Click the Start orb > All Programs > right click the IE icon > Properties. A dialog box will open. Then click Shortcut tab > make sure Run = Maximized

 

[Imperfect1]

Permanently customizing one's IE page size is a common problem, with a multitude of different possible solutions. Here's a plethora of additional solutions. See if any of them work for you:

TO PERMANENTLY 'MAXIMIZE' IE PAGE SIZE

1. Right-click the Desktop IE icon or IE in the Start Menu, and click on Properties at bottom of the menu. In the Properties window select the Shortcut tab. Open the ‘Run’ drop-down menu and select: Maximized. Hit: Apply, OK

2. Maximize the IE page with the Maximize '1' icon, then hold Shift and close with the X. Next time it opens it should be maximized.

3. Maximize your IE window size by dragging each of the four edges of the window all the way out to the edges of the screen. Then hold down the Alt key and press the "X" close button. Next time you open that link it should open in the maximized size, the way it was when you closed it!

4. Maximize your IE window size by dragging each of the four edges of the window all the way out to the edges of the screen. Then, while holding the Ctrl + Shift keys, close it by clicking File, Close. You might have to do it a few times to make it learn. If this doesn't work, try again, but this time, still holding the Ctrl + Shift keys, close they maximized window using the X icon.

TO 'CUSTOMIZE' IE PAGE SIZE

1. When IE opens smaller than you wish, IE can be resized with the RE-SIZER icon to permanently enlarge the screen. (The Re-sizer icon is the ‘multiple dots’ icon at the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

2. Open IE and open an additional (2nd) IE window which will also be small. Put your cursor on the upper-left corner of the 2nd window, until the left-top corner is aligned with the top-left corner of your screen. In the right-bottom corner of the 2nd IE window, drag the RE-SIZER down diagonally until it rests at the top of the Status Bar and at the bottom-right-hand corner of your screen. Close the 1st window and then close the 2nd window. IE will now remember your position and size on the next opening. If that doesn't work, repeat the above, but when closing both windows, hold Ctrl and Shift keys while clicking the X.

3. Open Internet Explorer. Stretch the window with your cursor until you have it the size you want. (Do NOT use the Maximize button at the top-right ).
Press the Ctrl key and HOLD, and while still holding, click File then click Exit (Do NOT use the red Exit 'X' button at the top-right. ) Re-open Internet Explorer. It should open exactly the same size as it was last closed. Note : if that does not work for you, substitute Ctrl key with Shift key.

See also: How To Open A Program In Minimized, Maximized or Normal Window

 

[A Guy]

See if this thread helps:

http://www.sevenforums.com/browsers-mail/138566-windows-open-small-ie.html#post1189709

A Guy

 

[T427NAN]

ie opens in small window

ie9 opens in small window. just open your normal home page resize window to the size you want resave this as your home page. all other shortcuts should open at this size too. worked for me.

 

[A Guy]

Welcome to Seven Forums T427NAN. Thanks for the addition. A Guy

 

[tburick]

This also works with IE 11
My problem was when I hit the minimize button it would be a very tiny window... barely visible.
Maximize would fit the whole screen.

By closing ALL tabs and instances of IE
Then Opening Internet Explorer
Then 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 IE11.

When I used the Maximize, and Restore Down, it saved it.
Thanks to whomever first posted this solution... 5 years later, still relevant.

Tom B