Windows 10: Unable to resize certain dialogue windows

Discus and support Unable to resize certain dialogue windows in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have a pretty large monitor (like 32") but I have this dialogue window that came up when I plugged in my SD flash memory card. It takes up about 10%... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by THX1138, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. THX1138
    THX1138 Win User

    Unable to resize certain dialogue windows


    I have a pretty large monitor (like 32") but I have this dialogue window that came up when I plugged in my SD flash memory card. It takes up about 10% of the screen, wasting the rest. When I hover the cursor near the edges, it changes to a double headed arrow yet when I drag the edges, nothing happens; the cursor moves but the window does not resize. Why does this happen? Why restrict the size of the window? Who does this benefit? Can it be overcome?



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    THX1138, Sep 19, 2018
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  2. DINGER
    Dinger Win User

    Automatically size and position certain windows


    Hi,

    I'm running Windows 10 pro x64.

    I have an UHD monitor and would really like it if there was a way or application to set up certain windows to be a specific place on the screen and a specific size when they open.

    For example, each time I want to save or load any file a small dialogue box appears which I need to resize to the screen height. I do actually need the dialogue box to be that size.

    Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks,
     
    Dinger, Sep 19, 2018
    #2
  3. JOHN VIL
    John Vil Win User
    moving and resizing

    Hi Bob,

    There may be several reasons why you are unable to resize or move applications after installing an update. To better assist you with your concern, we would like you to answer the questions below:

    • Does it happen only on one application?
    • Which application are you having issues resizing or moving?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to run the Windows 10 troubleshooter. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key +X, select
      Control panel
    • Change the view by option on the top right to
      Large icons
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the
      view all option on the left panel
    • Run the Windows Store apps troubleshooter
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    John Vil, Sep 19, 2018
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  4. SRIMADHWA B
    Srimadhwa B Win User

    Unable to resize certain dialogue windows

    Unable to restore or resize windows now

    Hi,

    I realize that you are unable to restore or resize windows. I will try to help you with this issue.

    Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:


    • Did you make any changes to the PC prior to this issue?

    • Does this issue occur on a different user account?

    Suggest you to boot the PC in a clean boot state to check if that helps. A clean boot step will help us determine if any 3rd party service or application is causing this issue.

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    Note: After you have finished troubleshooting, follow the steps under “How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot” in the article to boot to normal startup.

    Keep us informed to help you further.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Sep 19, 2018
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