Windows 10: Windows resize when I'm not using the system

I've been running Windows 10 for about 2 years now, and I had it working pretty much the way I wanted. Then I got a new laptop with a fresh new Win10 install, and a few things are acting a bit weird.

When I'm not using the system -- triggered, I suspect, by the system turning off the monitors -- some applications sometimes resize. For many apps the window gets shorter and wider, but it's still a usable size. E.g. I like to size my email app (Thunderbird) at about 1000w x 1200h, and it will resize to about 1400x800. Some apps resize down to an unusable size. Word 365 seems to be very prone to this. It often resizes down to a tiny box that only has room for the window's minimize/maximize/kill buttons.

This is pretty annoying. I'm getting tired of fixing the window sizes every time I sit down to use my system. What causes it, and how can I fix it?

This is an HP Spectre x360 15-CH000 laptop with Vega graphics. It has a 4k display but I've got it set at 1920x1080. I also have an external monitor (HDMI) which is also 1920x1080.

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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.

 

Resize Windows 10 System Partition

Hi Adrain,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Run Disk Management. Open Run Command (Windows button +R) a dialog box will open and type "diskmgmt.msc".
• In the Disk Management screen, just right-click on the partition that you want to shrink, and select “Extend Volume” from the menu
• Locate your system partition — that’s probably the C: partition. Right-click on it and select “Shrink Volume.” If you have multiple partitions on your hard drive, you could also choose to resize a different partition to free up space.

Hope the information helps. Please let us know if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.

 

resizing photos in windows 10.

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



I suggest you to use the Photo Gallery and check if you are able to resize the photos.

Please follow the below steps.

• 
  Open Photo Gallery
  
• 
  Navigate to the folder where the photos are.
  
• 
  Select the photos
  
• 
  Select the 'Edit' tab
  
• 
  Select Resize
  

I hope the information helps. If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us again. We will be happy to assist you.



Thank you.