Gene, You don't indicate how you open Internet Explorer. There are several methods to get it to open maximized, but since it opens minimized try checking the shortcut on your Desktop and/or Quick Launch bar. Right click and choose "Properties". The properties window should open to the "Shortcut" tab. Close to the bottom in the "Run:" field, click the drop down and set it to "Maximized". Click "OK". Sven Swanson, Sr. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene Vickers" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 10:09 AM Subject: [PCSOFT] Minimize/Maximize Windows When I open internet explorer window, it automaticly minimizes and I have to right click and click on maximize and it willnot let me make the window smaller when it minimizes it appears to going down to a small dot on the desktop. Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://freepctech.com/staff.shtml