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If you – like me – have certain programs you prefer to always run in a maximized window (filling the entire screen) you are probably wearing out your Maximize button each time you run it. Here’s a small tip for you on how to make single applications always open maximized.

  1. Locate the application
  2. Right-click and choose Properties
  3. Click the Shortcut Tab
  4. In the Run field, you have the following Options: Normal, Minimized and maximized
    Choose your preference: Maximized
  5. Click OK and close the dialogue window

The next time, the application will run in a maximized window.

Note!
You have to do this tweak for every application you want to open in full view. But once you have done it – your Maximize button can get a good rest.

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Computer geek from the age of 7, which amounts to 30 years of computer experience. From the early days (when every computer company had their own OS) of DOS, Windows 1.0 through Seven...

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3 thoughts on “Make Applications Always Open Maximized [How To]”

  1. Thomas says:

    Yes of course, the screen dump is from Windows 7 even.
    I forgot to remove the XP-tag from the headline before posting this – but its gone now :)

  2. Thomas says:

    Yes of course, the screen dump is from Windows 7 even.
    I forgot to remove the XP-tag from the headline before posting this – but its gone now :)

  3. efw says:

    I want to do this for windows explorer of win7, is it possible???

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