Resizing windows media player window

Question

suddenly i am not able to resize my windows media player using drag handles. It only goes to full screen or mini compact player which is not what i want. How to fix ? Thanks in advance for help.

Answer 1

Thanks you guys for your prompt attention. Problem was resoved when i right clicked on tool bar and got the Restore, Move, Size, Minimize pull down menu and clicked "Restore". Very frustrating though after 3 hours of pulling my hair out. Thanks.

bobo6335

Answer 2

Hi bobo6335,

Glad to know that the issue is fixed and thank you for sharing the information with us. Let us know if you face any issues with Windows in future.

Thanks and Regards, Santosh Y – Microsoft Support

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Answer 3

Hi bobo6335,

·        Do you remember making any changes to the computer after which the issue started?

Try the steps mentioned below and check if it helps:

Step 1:

Place the computer in a clean boot state and troubleshoot the issue and check if it helps. You can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

**How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7**(Step 1: Perform a clean boot)

If your issue is resolved after performing Clean Boot, then follow the steps mentioned in the following KB article to narrow down the exact source: **http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135**

Also, see the section on how return your computer to a Normal startup mode by following the steps under “Reset the computer to start as usual”, after performing the clean boot troubleshooting.

Step 2:

Run System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7 and check if it helps.

How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7

Hope this helps.

Thanks and Regards, Santosh Y – Microsoft Support

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Answer 4

In WMP, press Ctrl+1 to go back to Full Mode. Does that help?

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