Solved Maximize folders

Riptorn

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hi, i have tried everything to maximise my folders,documents,etc,but nothing works?each time i open a folder it is still small,why does it keep resetting back again?,any ideas? thank riptorn:mad:
 

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Huh? Maximize your folders? What?
 

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Try hitting the Windows + Down Arrow keys at the same time.

It's keyboard shortcut for maximizing a window.

Windows + Down Arrow unmaximizes a window.​
 

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Try hitting the Windows + Down Arrow keys at the same time.

It's keyboard shortcut for maximizing a window.

Windows + Down Arrow unmaximizes a window.​
hi, i did all that,but it still opens up small,after i exit:cry:
 

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Option in Properties

Have you set the "Run:" option in "Windows Explorer Properties"?

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I have set that option and my windows normally start "Maximized".
However often after installing updates, my windows start opening in "Normal window" format.

I need to maximize them and then click "Ctrl + Close button" to reset them.

Are you running a System Cleaner?
Some of them have a setting that cleans the window size/position setting.

CCleaner for example:

CC Advanced Options.png
 

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Have you set the "Run:" option in "Windows Explorer Properties"?

View attachment 175275

I have set that option and my windows normally start "Maximized".
However often after installing updates, my windows start opening in "Normal window" format.

I need to maximize them and then click "Ctrl + Close button" to reset them.

Are you running a System Cleaner?
Some of them have a setting that cleans the window size/position setting.

CCleaner for example:

View attachment 175276
run-maximised seemed to work,thanks very much:D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1525
OS
Windows 7 - 32 Bit
Memory
4 GB
Hard Drives
320 GB
Internet Speed
Broadband
No problems

No problems. :)

Hopefully your windows will stay the size you want.
As I mentioned, my windows often reset when I get updates.
 

My Computer

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PC/Desktop
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n/a
OS
W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x6 1100T, 3.3 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 (AM3)
Memory
12GB DDR3 1333 G-Skill (4GB x 2), G-Skill (2GB x 2)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek?
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S23B350
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
WD Green 2TB (SATA), WD Green 3TB (SATA), WD Blue 4TB (SATA), WD Blue 6TB (SATA)
PSU
Cooler Master
Case
Antec GX300 Tower
Cooling
3x Antec TRICOOL 120mm Fans
Mouse
Wired Optical
Internet Speed
DSL
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Pale Moon (64 bit)
Other Info
2018-12-27 Upgraded HDDs
2015-12-10 Upgraded case, graphics card, storage
2015-08-15 Upgraded motherboard & RAM
2015-07-15 Upgraded LM17.1 to LM17.2
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