Windows 10: Can't resize apps except to minimize or maximize

Discus and support Can't resize apps except to minimize or maximize in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; A few days ago, the windows for my apps stopped allowing me to resize them. I can minimize or maximize the windows, but nothing in between. 21014 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MBG, Sep 3, 2015.

  1. MBG
    MBG Win User

    Can't resize apps except to minimize or maximize


    A few days ago, the windows for my apps stopped allowing me to resize them. I can minimize or maximize the windows, but nothing in between.

    :)
     
    MBG, Sep 3, 2015
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  2. ROBERT ALDWINCKLE ON FORUMS
    Robert Aldwinckle on forums Win User

    in win 10, maximized window won't drag

    Mike is right. If the window is maximized the window's window menu will prevent you from moving or resizing it and that has always been the case. Use Alt-Space to see this. Restore, Minimize and Close are your only options in this state. So almost certainly
    you would have been dragging a maximally sized window. In that case everything except Restore would have been available--a sign that the window is in its normal mode.

    FYI

    Robert Aldwinckle

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    Robert Aldwinckle on forums, Sep 3, 2015
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  3. WESMARTIN
    WesMartin Win User
    Intermet Explorer 2 monitors

    Found answer in Windows community - resize window, not minimize or maximize, and then drag to 2nd monitor. IE will then always open on monitor 2.
     
    WesMartin, Sep 3, 2015
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  4. KARI
    Kari Win User

    Can't resize apps except to minimize or maximize

    Kari, Sep 3, 2015
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  5. MBG
    MBG Win User
    Thanks. Problem fixed.
     
    MBG, Sep 3, 2015
    #5
  6. WIN10PEA
    Win10Pea Win User
    i didnt know WHAT was going on
    THANKS!!
    I was in tablet mode on my desktop
    I know, old post, but it solved my problem
     
    Win10Pea, Apr 14, 2016
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  7. KARI
    Kari Win User
    You are welcome. Always nice to hear issues get resolved *Smile
     
    Kari, Apr 14, 2016
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  8. JOHNROC
    johnroc Win User

    Can't resize apps except to minimize or maximize

    Windows 10 auto-upgrade totally jacked up my computer. NOT in tablet mode, but cannot resize window except to go to full screen. Tried toggling tablet mode and rebooting. No luck. Also clicks through window to pickup icons on desktop. And opens a half dozen windows in chrome. This all started immediately following Windows 10 auto-update. Windows 10 SUCKS. Wasting my Saturday trying to fix these Microsoft created problems.
     
    johnroc, Apr 5, 2018
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