Forcing File Explorer to Always Open Maximized

By Aaron Vanasse
Published on April 26, 2022 1:09 pm MT
Updated on April 26, 2022 1:09 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, General Computing, Tips and Tricks, Windows

Right click on the File Explorer folder icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen

Right click on “File Explorer” (you’ll see 2 options: Open and Properties) 

Left click on “Properties”

Under  the Shortcut tab in the Properties box, scroll down and  Select ‘Maximized’ for the field Run

This will make it always open maximized. 

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