Window won't maximize fully

[dvdmarc12]

Hey Guys, so I just got a new Dell Inspiron 620 with Windows 7 64bit and I'm loving it so far. However, after I rebooted it, when I maximized a window (any window), it doesn't maximize to the top of the screen. Now I first thought that I had to adjust my monitor settings, but you can still see the background wallpaper where it is not maximizing. I know this may sound a bit confusing so I included a picture of a problem to clear things up. While it only affects my computer visually, I know that it is not suppose to happen so it is bugging me a lot. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Here is the picture. (see how the window doesn't maximize to the top of the screen?) and it WAS normal before. I am on a 1900x1080 monitor.

 

[WebMattR]

It looks like your Aero theme isn't displaying correctly. I would suggest either changing the theme and then changing back, or running a System File Check.

 

[dvdmarc12]

Tried changing the themes, but the problem persisted on every theme (even when I changed it back and forth). When I did the system file check, it said everything was good. So it didn't work

 

[gini]

This looks much like the problem discussed here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...-windows-not-all-way-top-screen-annoying.html

 

[shawna1515]

Not fixed

I have the same problem and have tried all the above options and nothing worked.

 

[WebMattR]

You tried changing the hertz, as suggested at the end?

 

[shawna1515]

My monitor (viewsonic VX2433wm 1080p) doesn't give me to option to change the hertz nor does it when I go into NVIDIA Control Panel.

 

[WebMattR]

Right click on the desktop, select "screen resolution" click the "advanced" button and select the "monitor" tab. There you can change the resolution.

 

[shawna1515]

The only other option it gives me is 59hz. I tried it and it didn't work.

 

[t-4-2]

Hey Guys, so I just got a new Dell Inspiron 620 with Windows 7 64bit and I'm loving it so far. However, after I rebooted it, when I maximized a window (any window), it doesn't maximize to the top of the screen. Now I first thought that I had to adjust my monitor settings, but you can still see the background wallpaper where it is not maximizing. I know this may sound a bit confusing so I included a picture of a problem to clear things up. While it only affects my computer visually, I know that it is not suppose to happen so it is bugging me a lot. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Here is the picture. (see how the window doesn't maximize to the top of the screen?) and it WAS normal before. I am on a 1900x1080 monitor.

>>>> it WAS normal before.

If you can remember that date when " it was normal ", use it as your restore point and run a system restore :
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

 

[shawna1515]

I just got this computer 3 days ago & it was never normal.

 

[t-4-2]

I just got this computer 3 days ago & it was never normal.

Sorry I gave you an useless suggestion.

I did so based on what you wrote ... " .....and it WAS normal before."

 

[dvdmarc12]

Yea, I am getting the same results as the other guy. My monitor is unable to change refresh rates so I am stuck at 60. I don't have any system restore points because my computer is very new.

 

[mitchfrapp]

maximise

Try a program called (windows maximiser) it worked for me.

 

[dvdmarc12]

No, that didn't work either because the picture included DOES show that the window is maximized. The problem is not that it won't maximize, it is that when it IS maximized, it doesn't fill the screen.

 

[Axon911]

Potential Fix for Window won't fully maximize

Try unlocking the task bar, moving it up to the top, then back down again. Absurdly enough, it worked for me. I had the exact same strip across the top that would remain unfilled when I maximized my windows, yet could be filled by standard windows moved up into that space, as well as support the mouse moving through them. Hope that helps.

PS. I found this fix elsewhere, but if you want to thank me, I won't stop you.

 

[WebMattR]

Another possiblity:Check what the monitor's native resolution is versus what you're using. There is a difference between 1280x768 and 1280x800.

 

[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.

 

[mjmanthey]

Problem solved: Dell Driver Issue

I just solved this problem. Like others, this problem happened to me immediately after receiving a new Dell Inspiron N4050 laptop. After four hours search this problem on Google with, I broke down and contacted Dell technical support. The support agent downloaded and installed a new video driver and a new BIOS update. This fixed the problem.

Needless to say, I am glad the problem is now solved. But I am angry I wasted an entire day on a problem that never should happen with a new PC.

Hope this information helps someone else.

 

[mjmanthey]

Problem Solved: Dell DataSafe Recovery Software

I originally posted that the solution to this problem was outdated video drivers and BIOS firmware. That turned out not to be the case. The problem came back after a little bit. So, I called Dell Support again. Turns out that the preinstalled program Dell DataSafe recovery software causes the problem. I was informed that there is a patch coming soon. But I just decided to uninstall it instead.

Not a very good experience with a new PC. Disappointed.