AlanHo Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 This is a monor problem - but a niggle nevertheless.I have a desktop icon to open Windows Forum without having to first open IE6. When I do this the programme opens OK but is not full screen - I have to click on the Windows maximise button.If I first open IE6 from its desktop icon or from Start -Programmes, it opens full screen OK and I can then open Windows Forum from my favourites list - also full screen.I have tried opening Windows Forum, making sure it is full screen, then adding the URL to Favourites which I have then sent to the desktop as a shortcut. But it is the same - does not open full screen.The mystery is - other web pages when sent to the desktop as a shortcut all open full screen.Its driving me nuts.I have a feling the solution is going to be so simple that I will be at best embarrased and at worst humiliated.Never mind - anything for a smooth life - so fire away. Don't let it bother you that I shall probably end up crestfallen and downcast - I'm well used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 Put the mouse to edges of IE and you'll see arrows appear click and drag the IE to the open (full) view.Then go to file > Hold shift down and click close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted September 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 PowerlessThanks. It now opens full screen - but the maximise button is still available so the window is actually bespoke size - but set to the maximum.This is fine and I thank you for the tip - but why do other favourites open full screen with the Windows maximise button replaced with "restore down". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 HiRight click the icon and select <Properties> then go to the <Shortcut Tab>.Then where it says <Run> open the drop down menu and select <Maximized>Click Apply then it should open Maximized.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted September 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 TonyWhen I right click the destop shortcut and select there are only two tabs - and . There is no shortcut tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 just press F11 to change to full screen and again to go back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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