Shortcut Retains Settings When Window Size Is Changed

Last reviewed: November 4, 1997
Article ID: Q176141

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you double-click a shortcut to an MS-DOS-based program that is set to run in a normal window, the program may be maximized when it opens.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the program window was maximized and then closed.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, start the MS-DOS-based program, and then press ALT+ENTER. This restores the program to a normal window. Note that you can toggle between normal window and maximized at any time by pressing ALT+ENTER.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows-based programs contain program-specific settings which determine the window state at startup. The normal window setting for a shortcut to a Windows-based program starts the program in it's default window state.

Additional query words: 95
Keywords : win95 kbenv kbui
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: November 4, 1997
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