O.K. you all you computer geeks,(Scotty?) someone (maybe even me)has been messing with my set. Whenever I click on live chat, or users on line,or another members name, the window comes up small.I know all you have to do is click on the middle window to up-size, but this is a pain and I didn't use to have to do this.What gives.
Thanks

am I Scotty?

What do you mean by small? You mean non-maximized(full screen)? or is the font smaller too? What browser? What operating system? and what (if any) recent changes (kids now allowed near the pc?)?

Only suggestion right off is to open a window, make sure it is maximized and then close it out. Sometimes with Windows Internet Explorer that is all it takes to "remember" you don't like the little windows.

Scot

Paragon75Ray said: am I Scotty? What do you mean by small? You mean non-maximized(full screen)? Scot

Yes. running windows xp home and using internet explorer.

Paragon75Ray said: and what (if any) recent changes (kids now allowed near the pc?) Scot

no little kids in house.Daughter knows more about 'puters than I do.

Paragon75Ray said: Only suggestion right off is to open a window, make sure it is maximized and then close it out. Sometimes with Windows Internet Explorer that is all it takes to "remember" you don't like the little windows. Scot

tried that.Thanks for your help, Scot.Will keep trying to figure it out.

Best fix I know - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

Other fixes:
1.
Maximize Internet Explorer On Opening

Problem: When Internet Explorer opens it can range in size anywhere from that of a postage stamp to almost filling the screen. Clicking the maximize button works for that particular window but the next time you open IE the same situation repeats.

Solution: The default behavior for Internet Explorer is to open at the same size it was at the last time it was closed. While the default does apply in many cases it's not always consistent. Try the following workaround.

* Open a single Internet Explorer window to the smaller size.
* Drag the corners of the window until it completely fills the screen. Do not use the maximize button to enlarge the window.
* Hold down the Ctrl key, keep it depressed, and using the mouse click File and then Exit on the menu bar. Do not use the "X" in the upper right corner to close the window.
* Internet Explorer should now open in a full window.
* If it still opens to a smaller size repeat the above instructions, substituting the "Shift" key for the "Ctrl" key.
References - http://www.theeldergeek.com/maximize_internet_explorer.htm

2.Microsoft Knowledge Base

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=%2Fservicedesks%2Fbin%2Fkbsearch.asp%3FArticle%3D167099

3.last ditch ONLY (I never recommend needless programs like this but it depends on your tolerance for the mini-windows).
http://www.tweakxp.com/tweak1821.aspx

Good luck!

Paragon75Ray said: * Open a single Internet Explorer window to the smaller size. * Drag the corners of the window until it completely fills the screen. Do not use the maximize button to enlarge the window. * Hold down the Ctrl key, keep it depressed, and using the mouse click File and then Exit on the menu bar. Do not use the "X" in the upper right corner to close the window. * Internet Explorer should now open in a full window.

Yup, that did it. I owe you one Scot.
Thanx