OL98: Outlook Does Not Start in Maximized Window

ID: Q195248

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SYMPTOMS

If you create a Microsoft Outlook 98 shortcut in the Windows Startup folder and set the shortcut's properties to run maximized, Outlook may start in a normal window instead of maximized.


CAUSE

This problem has not been reproduced by Microsoft but is reported to occur when the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar is also in the Windows Startup folder.


RESOLUTION

Follow these procedures to automatically start Outlook in a maximized window.

First, check the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar for the presence of an Outlook button. If present, right-click the button and click Properties. Make sure the property of the Outlook button on the shortcut bar matches the property of the Outlook shortcut in the Windows Startup folder.

Second, if there is no difference remove the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar from the Startup folder. (C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp\)

Third, check the command line of the Outlook shortcut to make sure there are no switches to open specific folders. Right-click the shortcut and then click Properties. Note that the command line includes the path to Outlook.exe and nothing more.

Finally, make sure you exit with Outlook maximized before you shut down your computer.

Additional query words: 98 


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Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: August 3, 1999