OMG window sizes are annoying

How in the world can I make the default size of windows to be something
reasonable? It seems like I need at least a 30 inch monitor so that I can
have to windows open right next to each other. When I double click on a
folder to open it on a new window, it takes up at least 75% of the screen,
even though I only have 3 files in it. Also, that stupid thing on the left,
how do I get rid of it? I don't want to use the classic "theme" because I
like the way the new one looks (except for the green and red stuff, its only
x-mas for 1 month... not all year)

The size of the last window you close, in most applications, will become the
size of the next window you open with that application. If that's not
working try holding down the control button while you close the app. That
should cover most applications, though there will always be some that don't
bother to "remember" window size settings, in which case there is really
nothing that you can do.

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Chris Jackson
Software Engineer
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
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"Miguel De Anda" wrote in message
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How in the world can I make the default size of windows to be something
reasonable? It seems like I need at least a 30 inch monitor so that I can
have to windows open right next to each other. When I double click on a
folder to open it on a new window, it takes up at least 75% of the screen,
even though I only have 3 files in it. Also, that stupid thing on the
left,
how do I get rid of it? I don't want to use the classic "theme" because I
like the way the new one looks (except for the green and red stuff, its
only
x-mas for 1 month... not all year)

For folders, click Tools Folder Options. Click on the View tab then press
'Make All Folders Like Current Folder'. This should make sure all folders
are the size of the one you perform this task in. Also, if you select
'Windows Classic' in the General tab (note this isn't the whole desktop
theme which is also called 'Windows Classic'), this should just remove the
common tasks bar on the left (you're right, it is pants).

Louis

"Miguel De Anda" wrote in message
y.com...
How in the world can I make the default size of windows to be something
reasonable? It seems like I need at least a 30 inch monitor so that I can
have to windows open right next to each other. When I double click on a
folder to open it on a new window, it takes up at least 75% of the screen,
even though I only have 3 files in it. Also, that stupid thing on the
left,
how do I get rid of it? I don't want to use the classic "theme" because I
like the way the new one looks (except for the green and red stuff, its
only
x-mas for 1 month... not all year)