How to Maximize Windows at Startup
- 1). Click the Windows "Start" button and select "All Programs." This opens a list of program groups on the computer. Select the program group with the application shortcut you want to edit. Right-click the application shortcut and select "Properties." This opens a configuration window.
- 2). Select "Maximized" from the "Run" drop-down window. Click the "OK" button to save your settings. This forces the program window to always open maximized.
- 3). Click the Windows "Start" button again and select "All Programs." Click the shortcut for the application you changed to "Maximized." Notice that the program now opens in a maximized window.
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