All Programs Open in the Same-Sized Window (269127)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q269127

SYMPTOMS

When you open any program, Java window, or Internet window, you may find that all of these open in the same-sized window. You are unable to influence the window's size and position with any Microsoft Windows settings.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you have the Matrox G400 Dual Head video adapter installed in your computer. This adapter has a check box setting which, when selected, causes this behavior.

RESOLUTION

Open Matrox PowerDesk and click to clear the Save/restore windows position when programs are opened or closed check box.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior can occur on any operating system and with any program. it has been found to be particularly common on the Dell Workstation OEM version of Windows 2000 Professional.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kbHardware kbprb KB269127
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