Conquering Window Startup: How to Open Programs Maximized
Tired of manually maximizing your programs every time you launch them? Windows offers a solution! Here's how to configure programs to open maximized by default:
Requirements:
- A Windows program shortcut (these steps won't work on non-shortcut icons).
Steps:
Right-click on the program shortcut you want to modify.
- If the shortcut is on your desktop, the context menu will appear immediately.
- If the shortcut is on the taskbar, you'll need to perform an additional right-click:
- Right-click the shortcut on the taskbar.
- Then, right-click on the program name itself in the pop-up menu.
Select "Properties" from the context menu.
In the Properties window, click on the "Shortcut" tab.
Locate the "Run" section. Click the down arrow next to it.
From the drop-down menu, choose "Maximized".
Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
Troubleshooting:
- Program Still Not Maximized? Even after following these steps, some programs might resist opening maximized. This behavior is often tied to the program's development and may not be changeable.
- Additional Options:
- Try maximizing the program window manually, then closing it. Reopen the program to see if it remembers the maximized state.
- Maximize the window, then hold Ctrl while closing the program. This might influence the startup behavior.
- Run a virus scan to eliminate any potential interference.
- Consider restoring Windows to a previous restore point if system file corruption is suspected.
By following these steps, you can eliminate the repetitive task of maximizing windows and streamline your workflow!
