Windows Explorer problem

AT, as far as IE 5 is concerned (and I am presuming that you are using Internet Explorer 5 or later), you no longer have the ability to set IE to always open in full screen. It is now a toggle with the F11 key. Here's the Microsoft Knowledhe Base article that refers to this issue.

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q197/0/29.asp?LNG=ENG&SA=PER

Now, as for the large and small icon settings, click My Computer, then click View at the top and choose large icons. Now click Folder Options and then click the View Tab and then choose the "Like Current Folder" button.

Questions?

Dennis

I thought posting a answer was the last step around here. Anyway, you misunderstood my question. I didn't say I was having problems with IE...I said Windows Explorer. Also, as for the large and small icons....been there, done that; that's why I asked for help. Windows is not retainning my settings. But thanks for trying.

Sorry bout that, clicked the wrong spot.

Anywat, let's deal with Windows Explorer first:

1. Right click the start button and then choose Open.

2. Click through until you come to programs and click on that.

3. Scroll down to Windows Explorer and right click on it. Now choose properties. Now in the Run line box, click the arrow to the right and choose maximized. Click apply and then close the box.

As for the icons, which desktop are you using?

Are you on a network. Your network administrator can disable the save settings on exit function. I have this problem on my PC a work.

Dennis:

I think you are right regarding windows explorer. It seems to have been my 'shortcut' settings causing the prob. Good job. Now to my other prob. What desktop?? Standard I guess. It's not  viewed as a web page...none are. When I go to start, settings, control panel it should have 'large icons'. However, it doesn't always have them. At times it has 'list' view instead. However, I'm just satisfied to have my windows explorer operating correctly. So, if u submit your comment as a answer I'll award u the points. You've earned em. Thanks.

Thanks again.

AT, on the large icon issue, give these steps a try (Thanks to my young protege).

Click My Computer, Now click View then Folder Options and then click the View Tab.

Click the "Reset All Folders" button. Answer 'yes' and click OK to change it.

Now click View at the top and choose large icons.

Now click Folder Options and then click the View Tab and then choose the "Like Current Folder" button.  Answer 'yes' and click OK to change it.
 

Dennis: Thanks. But won't that make 'all' of my windows use large icons? I guess it's my fault because I didn't go into detail on this subject. I only want the large icons for my control panel folder, everything else I keep in 'detail' view.

It will initially, but then just change control panel from within control panel.