Windows 10: How can I stop programs from opening in full screen?

Discus and support How can I stop programs from opening in full screen? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; That's right I don't want them to open and take up the whole screen. Things like Windows Settings, Microsoft Store, Photo. Chrome opens the size I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by KuruCris, May 27, 2020.

  1. KuruCris Win User

    How can I stop programs from opening in full screen?


    That's right I don't want them to open and take up the whole screen.

    Things like Windows Settings, Microsoft Store, Photo.

    Chrome opens the size I left it, other programs open the size I left them. Specifically seems to be Microsoft programs that won't, they keep wanting to take up my whole display. It would be nice if they just opened the size they were closed or something.

    Why do I want this?
    My monitor is a 5120x1440p resolution. Picture attached for Windows Setting example
    I do photo/video editting, music, with occasional gaming and the monitor has been great and helpful with everything else.

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    :)
     
    KuruCris, May 27, 2020
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  2. Stop the open-with-full-screen mode!

    Hi Emero,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    To understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the below questions,

    • Are you referring that applications are not opening in full screen mode?
    • How exactly the full screen is blocking?
    • Are you getting any error messages?
    • When are you facing this issue, is it at startup of the system or while working on a program?
    Please post us back with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, May 27, 2020
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  3. Laptop with broken screen How much?

    I would like suggestions and look in local stores. I dont wanna buy a laptop from someone online. Sorry. But could be a good idea if you asked him about the performance on older games. Gonna make a list ofall laptops people suggest me.

    Remove the screen for space purpose here its small desk and if the screen is opened it will hide my 22 inches lcd
     
    Eric_On_Web, May 27, 2020
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  4. How can I stop programs from opening in full screen?

    Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, May 27, 2020
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