Maximize Windows using batch file during startup

[beidog]

Hi,
I would like to write a batch file(or more simple set up) to open a Website (Using IE) during Windows Startup and after this website open, its windows will be maximize(or full screen) automatically.
Anybody how to do this? Thanks!

 

[DeVandal]

Create a shortcut to your browser. In the Target field, add SPACE followed by URL enclosed in parentheses.

Set shortcut property to open maximized. Place shortcut in Startup folder (or a more advanced startup location. If you don't know how, just use the Startup folder).

 

[beidog]

how to set the shortcut property for particular a website?
I can set Shortcut property of IE, but while I open the shortcut of the website, it;s not maximized.
Also, how can I open a shortcut in full screen(F11). I can change from regedit, but after the computer restart, it back to the regular screen.

 

[DeVandal]

how to set the shortcut property for particular a website?

In the Target field, add SPACE followed by URL enclosed in parentheses.

while I open the shortcut of the website, it;s not maximized.

Set shortcut property to open maximized.

Also, how can I open a shortcut in full screen(F11).

I don't know. Wait, I was schooled...

 

[Kari]

You mean the so called kiosk mode (F11). That can be done with -k switch in shortcut target. For instance to open this page in kiosk mode in IE from a shortcut, just create a new shortcut and add this to Target:

Shortcut to open this page in 32-bit IE (default), in kiosk mode on a 64-bit Windows 7:

"%programfiles(x86)%\internet explorer\iexplore.exe" -k http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/139966-maximize-windows-using-batch-file-during-startup.html

Shortcut to open this page in 64-bit IE, in kiosk mode on a 64-bit Windows 7, OR to open this page in 32-bit IE, in kiosk mode on a 32-bit Windows 7:

"%programfiles%\internet explorer\iexplore.exe" -k http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/139966-maximize-windows-using-batch-file-during-startup.html

To "decode" that line, there's first the path to IE, followed by the switch -k which opens IE in borderless kiosk mode, followed by the URL of the site you want to open.



Kari

 

[beidog]

I can find these all in the IE shortcut, but not the website shortcut(No Maximize windows options and the "Target")
Everything I changed on the IE Shortcut(the Maximize Windows and the -K options) doesn't affect anything on the website shortcut. Thus, I put the website shortcut on the startup, the webpage still pops up like the normal screen.

 

[Kari]

Let's try one more time. Follow these instructions exactly as written, doing every step as told and nothing else.

This example creates a shortcut that opens Seven Forums in Internet Explorer borderless kiosk mode (same as if F11 is pressed), and saves the shortcut in Startup folder so it is automatically run every time Windows is launched:

1. Click Start Orb rb:
2. If you want this shortcut to be launched only when logging in to the current user account, right click All Programs, select Open, continue then from step 4
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3. If you want this shortcut to be launched when logging in to any user account, right click All Programs, select Open All Users
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4. An explorer window opens, showing your personal Start Menu folder or the Start Menu folder for all users, depending on your choice above (step 2 or 3). Double click Programs, then double click Startup
5. When in Startup folder, right click an empty spot on the right pane
6. Select New > Shortcut
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7. Type this under Type the location of the item exactly as written here:
   1. If you are using Windows x64:
      "%programfiles(x86)%\internet explorer\iexplore.exe" -k http://www.sevenforums.com
   2. If you are using Windows x86:
      "%programfiles%\internet explorer\iexplore.exe" -k http://www.sevenforums.com
8. Click Next
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9. Name the shortcut as you wish, click Finish
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That's it. Now you have a shortcut that opens IE in kiosk mode, showing Seven Forums front page every time when Windows is started. You can replace the Seven Forums URL used in this example with any web address you want to, to open any site.

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Kari