How to make Windows programs open as maximized: When a user first runs an application, they will often maximise it to take up the whole screen. Users receive the most advantage and work space when the application is opened in full screen mode.
You have the option to launch some of them in full-screen mode as applications, which will save you from having to do it manually each time. This tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary to ensure that Windows 11 and Windows 10 always start with all windows maximised.
How to make Windows programs open as maximized
- To create a shortcut, go to the Properties window and click on the Shortcut tab.
- Find the section labelled Run, and then click the down arrow on the right side of the box.
- Select “Maximized” from the menu that appears when you click the drop-down arrow.
- Click the Apply (C) button, and then click the OK button.
Program still will not open as maximized
Try each of the following alternatives to see if you can get the application to launch in its full screen mode after you have changed the Run setting to “Maximized,” as described above.
After you have opened the application and made the window as large as possible by clicking the square icon in the upper right corner, you should then exit the programme. Try relaunching the software and seeing whether you can maximise its window this time.
Launch the application and then maximise the window by selecting the square icon located in the top-right corner of the screen. After that, quit the software by depressing and holding the Ctrl key, and then quitting the programme. Try relaunching the software and seeing whether you can maximise its window this time.
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Sometimes viruses can prevent applications from opening correctly, notably by preventing them from opening in maximised mode. Conduct a scan for viruses, then delete any that are discovered. We strongly suggest that you make use of Trend Micro’s Housecall, which is an online virus scan available for free. If any viruses are discovered and eliminated, try opening the programme using the options described above to see if it will maximise itself.
