Windows 11 opens all windows in small size


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Hello. Windows 11 opens all windows in small size (almost in minimize size) and each time I have to click on the "maximize" button to fully open windows.
How I fix this annoying default feature?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Manually resize the window by dragging its edges [instead of by clicking the maximise control] and it should adopt that new size when re-opened.


Denis
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 25H2 Build 26200.8037
Check your resolution under Settings...Display
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic LX15PRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with Radeon Graphics
    Memory
    16GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD 2TB
    Internet Speed
    30 Mbps
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    Acer Swift SF114-34 laptop
    OS Windows 11 Pro 26200.8524
    CPU Pentium Silver N6000
    RAM 4GB
    SSD Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB (an upgrade)
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
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    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
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    Atom N450 1.66GHz
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Resize the Windows then Ctrl+X to close, the X being the Close far right of title bar.
That saves the size and subsequent window should open in that size.
You will have to do that with each Window instance.
Most App windows respond to that, but not all.

L Shift+X also works.

That goes back decades through the various Windows versions.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
Try3 said:
Manually resize the window by dragging its edges [instead of by clicking the maximise control] and it should adopt that new size when re-opened.


Denis
Click to expand...
I tried it before asking that question but my laptop forgets that after a system restart.
I need to do something more enduring.
Thank you.

Helmut said:
Resize the Windows then Ctrl+X to close, the X being the Close far right of title bar.
That saves the size and subsequent window should open in that size.
You will have to do that with each Window instance.
Most App windows respond to that, but not all.

L Shift+X also works.

That goes back decades through the various Windows versions.
Click to expand...
I'll try this. Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
kelper said:
Check your resolution under Settings...Display
Click to expand...
Resolution is 1920x1080 , which is correct.

BarryGuff said:
It's not a default feature. Something's up with your PC.
Click to expand...
My laptop is Lenovo IdeaPad with 1080p display. Only bought for Forex trading and I know it's not a powerful system but this window size issue is annoying.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Make a backup or set a Restore Point

Open Regedit as Admin and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell

Then delete the keys Bags and BagsMRU and reboot.

This resets stored folder/window layouts.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic LX15PRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with Radeon Graphics
    Memory
    16GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD 2TB
    Internet Speed
    30 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    Acer Swift SF114-34 laptop
    OS Windows 11 Pro 26200.8524
    CPU Pentium Silver N6000
    RAM 4GB
    SSD Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB (an upgrade)
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot
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