Internet explorer Help!!!!!

Chalk Downlanders · #1 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 05:28 PM

How do I stop this piece of junk opening all web pages in a half sized window. It is driving me mad

Thanks
kev

SteveA · #2 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 05:40 PM

Try just opening one IE window. Maximise it then click on the x to close it.

Open IE again and it should be fine.

Chalk Downlanders · #3 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

Try just opening one IE window. Maximise it then click on the x to close it.

Open IE again and it should be fine.

Yes you would have thought so. But no, it's just the same

eeyore · #4 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:15 PM

trash it and buy firefox instead

Chalk Downlanders · #5 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eeyore

trash it and buy firefox instead

Buy? Buy? I thought it was free. Oh and a pile of oooooooooooeeeooooooooo

SteveA · #6 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:26 PM

Might be simpler to run another App to sort it, Kev - http://www.southbaypc.com/AutoSizer/ or http://www.jiisoft.com/iemaximizer/index.asp both are freeware.

Firefox is fine and free, I've been using it and it's predecessors for a long time. Currently running the Beta 2.0b1 version on Vista. If you prefer to use something a little lighter but still based on the Gecko engine, give k-meleon a try. They'll be safer in use than IE 6.0.

Edit: - scratch the top line for a mo - use the mouse to stretch the window to maximum size by dragging it - don't just use the maximise button - then close and reopen.

Chalk Downlanders · #7 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:34 PM

That looks quite interesting Steve. Thanks. have you tried it yourself?

eeyore · #8 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalk Downlanders

Buy? Buy? I thought it was free. Oh and a pile of oooooooooooeeeooooooooo

yep its free - I meant acquire, borrow, download, filch, make off with etc - I dont see it as a pile of anything though - except may be golddust.

SteveA · #9 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalk Downlanders

That looks quite interesting Steve. Thanks. have you tried it yourself?

The apps? Nope - recommended by someone much more knowledgeable in matters M$ and IE than myself.

Did you read the Edit I added to that post?

Chalk Downlanders · #10 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

The apps? Nope - recommended by someone much more knowledgeable in matters M$ and IE than myself.

Did you read the Edit I added to that post?

Just gone back to it. That part works. thanks. But it is still not quite full size.

Kev
EDIT
It's gone back to being small again.

Mr Mag00 · #11 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 07:30 PM

another vote here for all mozilla apps and openoffice too,if you really want to ditch Bill

cherrybee · #12 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 07:43 PM

I recommend Firefox too Havent looked back since I downloaded it from a link on WAB

Oh and right click task bar and try tile windows vertically or undo tile windows vertically wahtever shows.even if you only have one app running it works for me

SteveA · #13 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 08:07 PM

Follow Bill Castner's reply http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.c...1257912&page=1 and report back.

Chalk Downlanders · #14 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

Follow Bill Castner's reply http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.c...1257912&page=1 and report back.

That seems to have worked. Thanks

Although it is still not fully maximised.

I had a look in the regestry but I can't find a property for it. Typical Gates oooeeeooo. I'd like to ************************************************** *************
************************************************** ************************************************** ****************ker gates "Edited out for legal and social reasons"

Kev

Mr Mag00 · #15 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 08:37 PM

lol

SteveA · #16 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalk Downlanders

That seems to have worked. Thanks

Although it is still not fully maximised.

I had a look in the regestry but I can't find a property for it.

Some discussion on the registry properties for it http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=747348 and an alternative method there, too - open just one window, maximise it and shift/click x to close.

You could always toggle F11 for full screen mode

Chalk Downlanders · #17 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

Some discussion on the registry properties for it http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=747348 and an alternative method there, too - open just one window, maximise it and shift/click x to close.

You could always toggle F11 for full screen mode

It was a good shot Steve. But no Bullseye

Possibly if I knew the Hex value for a Maximised window it might work, but all on that page failed. What is your hex value ? Maybe I could copy/paste it?
Full screen mode is icky. Thanks for trying
Kev

SteveA · #18 (**permalink**) 26-07-2006, 11:00 PM

My binary value's are not likely to be of much use to you as I'm running IE7 on a Vista beta

BartonFlyer · #19 (**permalink**) 27-07-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalk Downlanders

That seems to have worked. Thanks

Although it is still not fully maximised.

I had a look in the regestry but I can't find a property for it. Typical Gates oooeeeooo. I'd like to ************************************************** *************
************************************************** ************************************************** ****************ker gates "Edited out for legal and social reasons"

Kev

You know I find this sort of thing puerile and rather sad - I've met Bill Gates and have the greatest admiration for what he built FROM NOTHING - I wonder just how much knowledge you have about software development and supplying an operating system and programs that must operate in every language, on a range of hardware that hasn't even been designed at the time you are building the software - what do you think you are achieving by such comments ?
As a matter of fact I am a Mozilla Firefox user rather than IE, at this moment I think it is a better program in terms of performance, but I also prefer Rioja to Bordeaux - should I start to abuse the French wine producers? A little temperate consideration might be appropriate!

eeyore · #20 (**permalink**) 27-07-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BartonFlyer

You know I find this sort of thing puerile and rather sad - I've met Bill Gates and have the greatest admiration for what he built FROM NOTHING - I wonder just how much knowledge you have about software development and supplying an operating system and programs that must operate in every language, on a range of hardware that hasn't even been designed at the time you are building the software - what do you think you are achieving by such comments ?
As a matter of fact I am a Mozilla Firefox user rather than IE, at this moment I think it is a better program in terms of performance, but I also prefer Rioja to Bordeaux - should I start to abuse the French wine producers? A little temperate consideration might be appropriate!

sense of humour switched off today barton ? Its interesting that despite your great admiration for microsoft you are using mozilla rather than IE as a tribute to your hero, why ? cos its better despite being free... strange that

BartonFlyer · #21 (**permalink**) 27-07-2006, 08:12 PM

That's the very point I'm making - at a given point in time you might get an advantage, or prefer (Rioja to Bordeaux!) from a particular decision - not a sense of humour failure, just a touch of sadness when I see people making comments like yours - IE is a serious pice of technology - you didn't know how to save a window size - who's fault is that? You addressed it by making cheap comments about Bill Gates, others showed you how a very simple Google search would get you an answer. I do think the Microsoft empire will crumble and I certainly have no brief for them, unfortunately I am old enough to remember the rise and fall of IBM, and the parallels with Microsoft are remarkable. Enough said, let's let it lie - life's too short to fall out with people - Cheers Ian

eeyore · #22 (**permalink**) 27-07-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BartonFlyer

not a sense of humour failure, just a touch of sadness when I see people making comments like yours - IE is a serious pice of technology - you didn't know how to save a window size - who's fault is that? You addressed it by making cheap comments about Bill Gates, others showed you how a very simple Google search would get you an answer.

If you read the thread properly ian I think you will find I didnt say I couldnt maximise the window, that was captainkev, and I think you will find that if He, Steve, and I cant make it work the solution is likely to be a bit more complex than a simple google.

I also didnt make any coment about bill except to say that IMHO mozzila is better - that was kev as well, expressing his legitimate anger at the failure of his MS software. Billy boy has made billions out of MS, therfore it is fair enough that he take the flak when things go a bit pete tong

And if life is too short to fall out with people perhaps you should think twice before describing another members post as "puerile and rather sad" cos that sure aint a way to win freinds and influence people.

BartonFlyer · #23 (**permalink**) 27-07-2006, 08:32 PM

Eeyore - it wasn't you I was replying to in my original post - I thought I had quoted Chalk Downlanders - but I'll duck out now - goodnight

ps I offer a full apology if I've offended anyone, never my intention, but I'm always happy to offer an opinion :-)

eeyore · #24 (**permalink**) 27-07-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BartonFlyer

Eeyore - it wasn't you I was replying to in my original post - I thought I had quoted Chalk Downlanders - but I'll duck out now - goodnight

ps I offer a full apology if I've offended anyone, never my intention, but I'm always happy to offer an opinion :-)

fair enough - although you were definitely replying to my comment on your original post - and yeah it was chalkdownlanders not captain kev, I get my kevins mixed up sometimes

whatever , allways happy to disagree to agree , or somethunk like that

Chalk Downlanders · #25 (**permalink**) 27-07-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eeyore

sense of humour switched off today barton ? Its interesting that despite your great admiration for microsoft you are using mozilla rather than IE as a tribute to your hero, why ? cos its better despite being free... strange that

Ditto Eeyore

What am I achieving from such comments? It was a light hearted dig at the Windows operating system, nothing more. It was a “funny”.

My opinion…
As a business, Gates had done a fantastic job. His OS works wonders and has revolutionised the computer as we know it. He has made a stack of money from it. I wish I had shares in his company. Great for him oooeeeooo for me!
His OS is far from user friendly, even to the point that the normal person in the street is not qualified to use it. The Help files are next to useless, the GUI is below par and the user options are, again oooeeeooo.

My Knowledge of software design.
I have designed software that is used by Councils etc across the country. The emphasis on all my work is “User friendly”. Microsoft etc do not have that policy. The problem with such a simple thing as the window size demonstrates this.

My preferred wine is Spanish, liqueur is American and beer is brewed in the UK. Feel free to abuse the French.

If you meet Bill Gates again please tell him that I am more than happy to give his products the “once over”. I do charge a lot for my services but it would be worth it in the long run.

Have a nice day

Kev

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Post edited as I have read the additional threads.