Share via

Maintaining window size when minimizing and maximizing screens in Windows 11

Anonymous
2023-02-27T15:48:57+00:00

Example. Here is my dual monitors. Two screens, one scree with two windows split. Then, if I minimize my the far left purple window using the minimize tab on the top right of the window and then click it on the bottom of my screen to maximize it again, this is how it pops back up.

It literally drives me CRAZY constantly having to resize the windows the hundred plus times a day I minimize and maximize them each day. I use a 8 or 9 programs at once but can really only have 3 windows open at a time. I have checked with our IT dept, they've researched a fix and no one has an answer. HELP!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

4 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-27T17:39:43+00:00

    The windows key plus the up and down arrow keys don't minimize and maximize them, it just makes them a small rectangle in the corner of my monitor. But before it makes it a rectangle it does this below on the left, shows all my windows in tiby boxes...also super annoying.

    Then I have to press escape to get rid of the tiny boxes and the small rectangle appears.

    Windows key + up arrow does maximize it to half screen again, but not before all those tiny windows pop up, so I have to again hit the esc key before I can even see the window.

    This is insane. I thought maybe I was the dumb one but clearly it's Microsoft. It shouldn't be hard for windows to keep their shape when you minimize and maximize them. It should be standard. It shouldn't pop back up as a huge rentangle in the middle of your screen covering all your other windows. Why is that even a thing?

    20+ people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-20T21:35:53+00:00

    I think you may have responded to the wrong person. This has nothing to do with my outlook.

    10+ people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2023-02-27T16:35:31+00:00

    Hi, my name is Kelly, and I'm an independent consultant and I'm here to help.

    It sounds like you are experiencing an issue with the way windows are being restored after minimizing and maximizing them in Windows 11. Here are some steps you can try to fix this issue:

    Use the Snap feature: Instead of manually resizing the windows every time, you can use the Snap feature in Windows 11. This allows you to snap windows to specific positions on the screen, making it easy to quickly organize multiple windows. To use Snap, simply drag a window to the left or right edge of the screen, and it will automatically snap to that position. You can also use the Windows key + left or right arrow keys to snap a window to the corresponding edge of the screen.

    Disable the "Snap windows" feature: If you find that the Snap feature is interfering with your window sizes, you can disable it. Go to Settings > System > Multitasking, and turn off the "Snap windows" feature. This will allow you to manually resize windows without them automatically snapping to specific positions.

    Use keyboard shortcuts: You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly minimize and maximize windows. Press the Windows key + down arrow to minimize a window, and press the Windows key + up arrow to maximize it again. This may help reduce the amount of resizing you need to do.

    Use third-party software: If none of the above solutions work, you can try using third-party software that allows you to customize window sizes and positions. Examples include WindowManager, AquaSnap, and TileTabs. These programs may offer more advanced features for managing multiple windows on your screen.

    Hopefully, one of these solutions will help you maintain your window sizes when minimizing and maximizing screens in Windows 11.

    10+ people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-27T17:45:42+00:00

    I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the "Send immediately on connection" feature in Outlook. If the registry entry for "Mail" is missing, it could be because the installation of Office 2019 did not create the entry or it was deleted for some reason.

    Here are a few things you can try to resolve the issue:

    Try creating the "Mail" registry entry manually. Open the Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Windows search bar, then navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Options. Right-click on "Options" and select "New" > "Key." Name the key "Mail" (without the quotes). Then right-click on "Mail" and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value." Name the value "SendImmediateOnConnect" (without the quotes). Double-click on the value and set the value data to "1."

    Check your Outlook profile settings. Make sure that the "Send immediately when connected" option is selected in your profile settings. To do this, go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings. Select your email account and click on "Change." Then click on "More Settings" > "Advanced" and make sure that "Send immediately when connected" is checked.

    Try repairing your Office installation. Go to the Control Panel and click on "Programs and Features." Find Microsoft Office 2019 in the list of installed programs and right-click on it. Select "Change" and then select "Repair." Follow the prompts to complete the repair process.

    If none of these solutions work, you may need to contact Microsoft support again for further assistance.

    0 comments