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When clicking a link that starts a new browser window the window is always minimized and I have to click the maximize icon to enlarge it - or use alt.space.x.

Is there some registry or other setting that I can change to avoid the need to enlarge each new window.
Thanks.

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A few focused troubleshooting steps that go beyond the earlier workarounds and aim to find the root cause.

Many cases where a new IE window opens minimized or comes up blank are caused by a buggy toolbar, Browser Helper Object (BHO) or a per-user window-placement setting left behind after installing/uninstalling a toolbar. ’s timing around the Google toolbar fits that pattern. Several helpful suggestions were posted by , , , and ; if those fixes didn’t stick, try the diagnostic path below.

Quick test: start Internet Explorer with extensions disabled to see whether an add-on is responsible. Run:

iexplore -extoff

If new windows behave normally with extensions off, an add-on or toolbar is almost certainly the culprit.

If the test points to an add-on: uninstall or disable suspected toolbars (Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs or Internet Explorer’s Manage Add-ons on later IE versions). Inspect BHOs with a tool like Autoruns or HijackThis (or use Manage Add-ons in newer IE). To check if the problem is profile-specific, create a fresh Windows user account (XP and later) and reproduce the problem there; a clean account means per-user settings are the issue. As a non-invasive workaround, make an IE shortcut and set Properties -> Run to “Maximized” to force new windows to open expanded.

If new windows remain blank even with extensions disabled, repair/reinstall IE or use a current browser. Back up the registry and create a restore point before making changes. If help is still needed, post the OS and exact IE version — that makes it possible to give precise registry keys or removal steps suitable for that system.

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Member Avatar for dlh6213

Try this: after you enlarge it, close it using File, Close instead of the X. Next time one is opened, it should open full size. This is what has worked for me in the past.

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If DLH's tip doesn't solve it, try closing the maximized window with Shift-X.

Btw, for both tips, close any other browser windows which are open. You want to use them on the last open window.

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Thanks for your replies but unfortunately they didn't work.
Actually the problem is bigger than I mentioned as new windows don't even display any data.
I have re-installed IE6 (windows 98se) but the "no display" is still there.

I think the minimized problem started with installing the Google toolbar but they claimed it couldn't be that. And I think the other may have started when I uninstalled the Google toolbar trying to fix the minimized problem.

Thanks anyway and I'll keep fiddling - fortunately it's only a problem if a link starts a new window and I can work around that; although with much more trouble than just clicking a button.

Member Avatar for rgb60

I fixed the problem by no longer using Internet Explorer, except when Big Brother makes me of course. Firefox is good.

Member Avatar for rodrigh

I tried the suggested fix on this page:

Item #6 - Title: Internet Explorer opens as a small window.

It worked for me.

Member Avatar for Lurch

I found this great little piece of freeware at:

It is the IE New Window Maximizer and it sits silently in the sysytem tray and automatically maximizes any windows in IE.

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If you drag the window bigger with you mouse,[not maximize with the buttons ] and ALT and the X in the top right ,to exit ,should work ,it might not take affect till after a computer reboot but usually works for me.

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