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I don't have a computer, I only have WEBtv. can I use the maximze button for all incoming message that are too small for me to read,(as I don't have windows?)

Posted by: June at January 27, 2007 6:40 AM

I've just tried your "always maximized" proceedure using I.E.7 and, when right clicking at the beginning (your first step) I get a very short, abbreviated drop-down menu which has "properties", but when that is clicked, get another truncated menu not at all like the one you indicate. Without the needed options. So, another classic frustration with I.E. Right at the start. Can you help this recent Geezer convert to C O M P U T E R S ?
Best regards
C.

Posted by: Charlie Griffith at January 27, 2007 7:07 AM

Duh! I was about to send this same question in, and it was just that?!?! Smack myself on the head. Thanks Leo! Now, I just need to figure out why my status bar in IE keeps disappearing!

Posted by: Tom at January 27, 2007 7:24 AM

Also part of the answer might be.... open C:\tools\folder options\view, uder advanced settings, click on Remember each folders settings.

Posted by: chris faulkner at January 28, 2007 3:32 AM

I have used IE Maximizer from Jonstan Dahl for
maximize IE for a number of years.
The program is free and is available at the following web Site.
Thanks, George

http://www.jiisoft.com/index.asp

Posted by: George Philp at January 28, 2007 4:03 PM

Thanks, simple and effective.

Posted by: North at June 14, 2007 6:13 AM

I have tried the above. There is no "Short Cut" Tab. Now what? Fact is, my Property box is no where simuliar to Loe's description.

Posted by: Chris at October 22, 2007 9:03 PM

very helpfull !!!

Posted by: juan at December 19, 2007 2:00 PM

When you right click on a shurtcut the tab you will be on from start is the shortcut tab. You will next to "Run" be able to choose Maximized

Posted by: Markus at February 14, 2008 7:02 AM

I have went through multiple web pages including microsoft found this web page and answered my issue.
god only knows why I could not figure this out !
the transition between a new computer and vista got me fluttered I guess
I just wanted to say thank you for posting this.

Posted by: K H at November 25, 2008 4:00 PM
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