Hi Carol,
I haven't heard this problem before and I am not sure how to resolve it, but perhaps this would work?
When OE is maximised, right click on the header bar, (mine is blue on my XP computer), select Restore.
What does this do?
If it doesn't work I will look around some more, and perhaps others here can help.
Good luck,
Mark
Suddenly OE mail automatically opens minimised rather than maximised. No idea why. The mail can be maximised from right-click menu.
No viruses or pests. AVG 7, S&D, MS Anti-spyware, Adaware, Critical updates are current.
No restore points. IEFix no help.
Any ideas?
Am using an OEM version of XP Home with IE 6 SP2.
Thanks.

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