Windows 10: Reset program windows to their default size and location

Discus and support Reset program windows to their default size and location in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello, I am a big fan of old MS-DOS games and I use DOSBox a lot to play them. The problem is, DOSBox changes the screen resolution (naturally) and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Omid Shojaee, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. Reset program windows to their default size and location


    Hello,


    I am a big fan of old MS-DOS games and I use DOSBox a lot to play them.


    The problem is, DOSBox changes the screen resolution (naturally) and after I return back to Windows, the window of many programs are resized. Windows Explorer, Settings, etc run in a small window on the top left corner of the desktop and I have to use the window handles to resize and move them to the center.


    If the dimension and location of these windows are stored somewhere in the registry, I very much like to know the location so I can create a batch file to reset them when needed.


    Thank you.


    Regards

    Omid

    :)
     
    Omid Shojaee, Sep 18, 2019
    #1

  2. Windows 10 keeps resetting my Default Programs for .wav and internet.

    Hi Carey,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.



    To understand the issue better, I would like to know how did you set the .wav files default to Windows Media Player?
    Please elaborate the steps.



    For now let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps.


    • On the Windows search bar type default program and select
      Default Program.

    • Click on Default app and click on
      Choose default app by file type.


    • Locate for the .wav, click next to it and select
      Windows media player.


    If the issue still persist, if might be possible that the user account is corrupt. I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue still persist. Visit the below link to create new user account.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/create-user-account#create-user-account=windows-10



    Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Sep 18, 2019
    #2
  3. topgundcp Win User
    Default programs repeatedly reset to "MS" programs/apps


    I had the same problem.
    Possible causes:
    1. Acrobat preference does not work and if you click on it, it will reset to Windows default acrobat reader with the message:

      Reset program windows to their default size and location [​IMG]
    2. If Windows has update for Acrobat reader App, it will reset it to default.

    Just set it from Control Panel->Default Programs->Set Your default programs
    High lite Acrobat then click on: Set this program as default.

    Reset program windows to their default size and location [​IMG]
     
    topgundcp, Sep 18, 2019
    #3
  4. kormath Win User

    Reset program windows to their default size and location

    Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild


    Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

    I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

    Might be helpful to list what i've done Reset program windows to their default size and location :) I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

    I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.
     
    kormath, Sep 18, 2019
    #4
Thema:

Reset program windows to their default size and location

Loading...
  1. Reset program windows to their default size and location - Similar Threads - Reset program default

  2. Set a Reduced Size of Window program as default and startup

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Set a Reduced Size of Window program as default and startup: Hello, good day, can I set default the reduced size of a program? Is there a setting? so whenever I open it, will always be the restored sized program For specification : the "restore down button- returns the window to its previous size "...
  3. Set a Reduced Size of Window program as default and startup

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Set a Reduced Size of Window program as default and startup: Hello, good day, can I set default the reduced size of a program? Is there a setting? so whenever I open it, will always be the restored sized program For specification : the "restore down button- returns the window to its previous size "...
  4. Location of program window sizes (Sizer problems)

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Location of program window sizes (Sizer problems): I used a program called sizer to change the window of an NSFW game that couldnt be re-sized to fix the positioning of translated text, and even after I uninstalled the sizer program to undo this re-sizing, it hasnt changed, even if I download a fresh copy of this NSFW game...
  5. Reset or calibrate maximized window location and size?

    in Windows 10 Support
    Reset or calibrate maximized window location and size?: I'm using AutoHotKey to move windows on my desktop and the script gets the desktop size and coordinates from 'Program Manager'. When I get that info for a maximized window, it shows the window location as -8, -8 and the window size as 1936, 1216. My display resolution is set...
  6. Windows resetting the size, shape and location of program windows

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Windows resetting the size, shape and location of program windows: Windows seems to forget the size and shape and location of my open windows. They change every time I leave the computer or shut down and then restart. It didn't use to do this. A window remained the size I set. This is the third time I have asked for help on this. The one...
  7. Reset window size to default

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Reset window size to default: Hi, I have been using an AutoTiling program to organize the windows. It has put the windows of very strange sizes, and I wish I could reset this to default like when you use W10 for the first time. Is there an area where this configuration of window position and size is...
  8. Registry editor reset window size to default

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Registry editor reset window size to default: Hey guys! Was wondering, is their a way to reset the registry window size back to default? I stretched it and messed around with it was just wondering if it was possible. Thanks! 155790
  9. Is there a way to make programs remember their size & location?

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Is there a way to make programs remember their size & location?: I'm running 4 displays but one of them isn't next to me so it's a bit of a pain when things don't go where they need to be. I keep a Chrome window & Rekordbox DJ open on my separated display. I'm using half the screen for each window, (4k portrait, 2160x1920 windows) Is...
  10. Can I set default size for program window

    in Windows 10 Support
    Can I set default size for program window: In the latest edition of Windows 10, is there way to make an app open to a custom size after I close the app? A registry setting perhaps? Thanks. 101849