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I accidentally clicked an advertisement button that
installed its own toolbar on my IE and took control of the
operation. By the time I figured out how to get rid of it
there as change made to my system that I can not figure
out how to correct. It is only a nuisence factor but I
would like to correct it anyway. My IE no longer opens in
the resized window I set on the previous session. It now
opens as a small window about 1/3 of the total screen
size. None of my other computers have ever done this and
I can not find any settings that would over ride this
condition. Does any one know what happened and how to
reset to the original behaviour?
 
Dan said:
I accidentally clicked an advertisement button that
installed its own toolbar on my IE and took control of the
operation. By the time I figured out how to get rid of it
there as change made to my system that I can not figure
out how to correct. It is only a nuisence factor but I
would like to correct it anyway. My IE no longer opens in
the resized window I set on the previous session. It now
opens as a small window about 1/3 of the total screen
size. None of my other computers have ever done this and
I can not find any settings that would over ride this
condition. Does any one know what happened and how to
reset to the original behaviour?
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Hi,

Do this:

Close all open windows. Open the browser, then manually drag the corners
to the size you want it to be. Close the browser. It should now reopen
to how you set it.

MM
 
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Hi,

Do this:

Close all open windows. Open the browser, then manually drag the corners
to the size you want it to be. Close the browser. It should now reopen
to how you set it.

MM
.
Thanks for the input but that is what I can not get it
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to do any more. I drag the edges to the size I want and
it should open that way the next time but it doesn't. No
matter what I do regarding resizing it just reverts back
to the 1/3 size the next time.
 
to do any more. I drag the edges to the size I want and
it should open that way the next time but it doesn't. No
matter what I do regarding resizing it just reverts back
to the 1/3 size the next time.
Click to expand...

OK,

Then:

Go to Add/Remove Programs.
Uninstall Microsoft Internet Exlorer.
An option menu should appear and allow you to do a repair of IE.

MM
 
Thanks, I thought I might have to reinstall it but this
sounds better. I will try it when I get home tonight.
Assume it works unless I post another reply.
 
Hi :-)

You don't mention which version of Windows or IE you have, and this
information is very important when it comes to uninstalling or repairing XP.
Be aware that, if you have Windows XP, you can not uninstall IE or any of
its files, as it is a core part of the OS and you will trash your system.
The only options you will get in the Add/Remove Programs with XP is to
Repair or Reinstall. You can choose either of them that might fix your
problem.

Even if you don't have XP, uninstalling IE is always the 'last straw' or the
extreme when all else fails. You can repair or reinstall most all versions
of IE from Add/Remove Programs, or be the following methods, which is far
more recommended. Please follow the instructions carefully.

To Repair Windows XP -

Unlike the previous versions of the Windows program, the IE6 is a core
part of the XP program. A reinstall over the existing install can cause
problems, and there are specific instructions that can reduce the
chance of such problems. However, it is always much safer to do a
repair instead of a reinstall. A reinstall should only be done as the
very last thing when all else has failed. And then only according to
the proper instructions.

Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled, and follow all
instructions carefully

How do I repair Internet Explorer in Windows XP?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_ie_reinstall.htm

also.....

How To Repair Windows 2000

Windows 2000 step by step repair instructions:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/win2k/repairw2k/page1.htm

How to perform an "in place upgrade" or system repair.
http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=8356

Difference between Manual and Fast repair
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=238359

You will also have to go to the Windows Update and reinstall all the
necessary updates.

and............


How to Repair Windows 98

Repair/Reinstall:

Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled before starting:

The Internet Explorer Repair Tool
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#repair_tool

or.........

If you have not already done so, then you might try a repair of IE6 as
follows:
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q194/1/77.asp&NoWebContent=1
or
http://snipurl.com/6s3r

See the information on repairing W98 here:

Quick Repairs for Windows 98
http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros/repair.html

If these steps do not resolve your problem, or you need help with the above,
please post back to this thread with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

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to do any more. I drag the edges to the size I want and
it should open that way the next time but it doesn't. No
matter what I do regarding resizing it just reverts back
to the 1/3 size the next time.
Click to expand...

Make sure the re-sized window is the last IE window closed.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
 
Jan said:
Hi :-)

You don't mention which version of Windows or IE you have, and this
information is very important when it comes to uninstalling or repairing XP.
Be aware that, if you have Windows XP, you can not uninstall IE or any of
its files, as it is a core part of the OS and you will trash your system.
The only options you will get in the Add/Remove Programs with XP is to
Repair or Reinstall. You can choose either of them that might fix your
problem.

Even if you don't have XP, uninstalling IE is always the 'last straw' or the
extreme when all else fails. You can repair or reinstall most all versions
of IE from Add/Remove Programs, or be the following methods, which is far
more recommended. Please follow the instructions carefully.

To Repair Windows XP -

Unlike the previous versions of the Windows program, the IE6 is a core
part of the XP program. A reinstall over the existing install can cause
problems, and there are specific instructions that can reduce the
chance of such problems. However, it is always much safer to do a
repair instead of a reinstall. A reinstall should only be done as the
very last thing when all else has failed. And then only according to
the proper instructions.

Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled, and follow all
instructions carefully

How do I repair Internet Explorer in Windows XP?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_ie_reinstall.htm

also.....

How To Repair Windows 2000

Windows 2000 step by step repair instructions:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/win2k/repairw2k/page1.htm

How to perform an "in place upgrade" or system repair.
http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=8356

Difference between Manual and Fast repair
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=238359

You will also have to go to the Windows Update and reinstall all the
necessary updates.

and............


How to Repair Windows 98

Repair/Reinstall:

Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled before starting:

The Internet Explorer Repair Tool
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#repair_tool

or.........

If you have not already done so, then you might try a repair of IE6 as
follows:
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q194/1/77.asp&NoWebContent=1
or
http://snipurl.com/6s3r

See the information on repairing W98 here:

Quick Repairs for Windows 98
http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros/repair.html

If these steps do not resolve your problem, or you need help with the above,
please post back to this thread with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
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get mozilla's firefox....it's way better and you can control security
 
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