Computer question.

[snapperbait]

I have a computer problem thats beginning to annoy the heck outta me.. Probably so simple I'll just go duhhhhh! <br /><br />Anywhoo, It started about a week ago after i did some "maintinence", a de-frag, clean out cookies and temp internet folders, and so on..<br /><br />For example: When I open a link in a thread the new page opens up in a minimized box, not in full screen like it did before... I don't believe I reset anything..<br /><br />I've tried everything I can think of to re-set whatever settings may be fouled up, but nothing works.. <br />Running windows xp..<br />Any suggestions?

 

[Boomyal]

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I have the same problem. I can't pinpoint a time or event that caused it to occur. Some times my links will open up partially off screen so I have to drag it over to even access the 'maximize' button. I hope someone here has a clue.<br /><br />Am running Windows 2000 and IE 5.5

 

[LubeDude]

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Because you are running Win XP, You can go to The Start button, then programs,then accesories, then system tools, then system restore. It will show you a calendar, select a time that you know that everything was ok and click a date follow instructions and everything should be back to normal! One of the good things about XP!!

 

[LadyFish]

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Snapperbait et al, try hitting special function key F11.

 

[ebbtide176]

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this may turn out to be too dumb to consider... but i often minimize windows, due to having lots of windows open during my online time. the browser usually reverts to the last size.<br /><br />could it just be, that you need to maximize, then close/reopen to get what you're expecting?

 

[jee70611]

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ebb, I believe you got it. Same thing happens to me. It may take a couple of times to get it to work. Good Luck snapperbait!<br /><br />James

 

[snapperbait]

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I think I got it.. <br /><br /> If all else fails i'll restore it..

 

[roscoe]

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Open one browser window.<br />Position reposition it, drag the side(s)/corner of it to get full size.<br />Do not use the maximize button.<br />When you have a full sized window in the position you want it in, close the window.<br /><br />Now open a new browser window. It should open in the same position and size that you had before.<br /><br />This can sometimes get screwed up if you are closing browser windows and a popup appears. If it is the last one you close, the new browser windows will be that size.

 

[ndemge]

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roscoe hit it on the head.

 

[jsfinn]

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Rosco is right - but use "file -> exit" not the "x" in the corner.

 

[mattttt25]

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yup, my system with xp "remembers" where i left it. if it's fully open, it shows there the next time.<br /><br />as for system restore, great tool but be careful. suggest "saving" prior to trying anything crazy or installing a new program. allows you to then "restore" back to that date if something goes bad. this worked for me recently, but because i had not saved any dates, i was forced to restore back to the only date it knew- when it came out of the box. lost some files and programs.