PC help - windows are too small

Loobysaver

Don't know if this was what you were getting at?

I opened notepad and it filled the middle part of the screen. I maximised it, then closed with CTRL, X. I then opened it again, and it came up the same size as it did originally.

espresso

Loobysaver wrote: »

Don't know if this was what you were getting at?

I opened notepad and it filled the middle part of the screen. I maximised it, then closed with CTRL, X. I then opened it again, and it came up the same size as it did originally.

Rather than maximising the window, drag the edges and then use Ctrl + Close X. When opened next, it should open at the modified size e.g tall and thin etc.

Loobysaver

espresso wrote: »

Rather than maximising the window, drag the edges and then use Ctrl + Close X. When opened next, it should open at the modified size e.g tall and thin etc.

Thaks, Well I did that and it worked!!! It's just a shame it doesn't do it with internet links

Does this mean it's an internet explorer problem then?

espresso

Loobysaver wrote: »

Thaks, Well I did that and it worked!!! It's just a shame it doesn't do it with internet links

Does this mean it's an internet explorer problem then?

Which version of IE are you using? It should work for link windows as well but you may have to re-size and close only one window and then close IE down. Not using IE here.

Loobysaver

Hiya, I think it is version 7 (the one with the tabs along the top)

espresso

Loobysaver wrote: »

Hiya, I think it is version 7 (the one with the tabs along the top)

So isn't there an option to open a new Tab rather than a new Window?

Loobysaver

espresso wrote: »

So isn't there an option to open a new Tab rather than a new Window?

If you click on a link, it automatically opens a new window rather than a new tab.

If you want to open a new web page, than you can click on a new tab.

espresso

Loobysaver wrote: »

If you click on a link, it automatically opens a new window rather than a new tab.

If you want to open a new web page, than you can click on a new tab.

If you hit CTRL and a link, you should expect a new tab to open, not a new window.

Here's how to have new windows and pop-ups to default to new tabs:

1. Open IE7 2. Click

Tools
3. Click Internet Options
4. Click Settings
5. Select Always open pop-ups in new tab
6. Click OK until you are back in your browser

You can hold CTRL and click on a link to test. If setup correctly, that should open the link in a new tab instead of in a new window.

Loobysaver

I don't really have a problem with the links opening in a new window, although I suppose it would solve the problem as I know all the tabs open full screen.

It's just frustrating not knowing why it has suddenly done this and the fact I can't fix it.

Thanks for taking the time to try and help, you're a star:D

loksat

Have you tried resetting internet explorer settings

- Tools
- Internet options
- Advanced tab
- Reset

You will lose the add ons. After resetting, you can alter the add ons as you want.

not sure if this works. I havent tried before. Just hoping it will reset everything to basic , the way it was before you customized it.