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Internet explorer 6

Jun 24, 2005 6:10AM PDT

I have just purchased a new computer and I was hoping someone would help me with a small problem.
When I open my home page (BBC)it only occupies the left hand size of the window. How can i resize the web page to fill the whole window.

I have tried maximise and altering the display resolution. Thanking you all in advance

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Re: Internet explorer 6 Window Size
Jun 24, 2005 7:21AM PDT

Lenmad, Here's a solution which should work compliments of Toni Hackler.
Follow the instructions below exactly and your problem should be solved.
Right click the shortcut icon for IE next to the Start button, choose Properties, change it from 'normal' to 'maximized'. Now open it.
Now right click any link on the page, choose Open In New Window....don't maximize it....instead, use the mouse to resize it to what you want it to be.
Now close the FIRST window you opened, and then close the new one you just resized.

Reopen IE from the shortcut icon again, and all windows from now on will be the size you chose and created.

Note: If you don't have an IE icon next to the Start button (Quick Launch area) use the shortcut in your Start/Programs/Internet Explorer and follow the instructions above.

Tufenuf

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Tuf
Jun 30, 2005 2:40AM PDT

Cheers tuf, it worked a treat, I owe you a pint.