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Monday, November 07, 2005

Open programs in maximized screen

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Open Programs in Maximized Screen
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A new client asked me last week how she could start Solitaire from the icon on her desktop (screen) and have it open in a full screen, rather than a small window. Well, that got me to thinking and investigating because I didn't know the answer. I did a quick Google search and here's what I found.

This will only work for opening a program from an icon on your desktop. First RIGHT click the icon. A shortcut menu will pop up. LEFT click Properties. A dialog box will open. LEFT click the Shortcut tab. About halfway down this box you will see a line that says "Run:" The box to the right will probably say "Normal window." LEFT click the dropdown arrow to the right of this text. LEFT click "Maximized." LEFT click OK. Now when you click that icon to open the program, the program will fill your entire screen.

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I love teaching senior citizens to use computers. I'm a senior myself, so I'm working with my peers. When I work with you in your home on your computer, I don't sit in front of your computer and TELL you want to do. You sit in front of your computer while I TEACH you what to do. I also write step-by-step instructions for you to follow when I'm not there.