Troubleshooting Chrome's Default Window Size

[megri]

Understanding the Issue:

It seems Chrome isn't opening in full-screen mode by default, requiring you to click the maximize button. Let's explore some solutions to rectify this behavior.

Potential Solutions:

1. Check Default Settings:
   • Windows: Go to the address bar and type chrome://settings/ (without quotes). Navigate to "Appearance" and ensure "Open Chrome in a new window" is checked. If it's unchecked, select it.
   • macOS: Go to "Chrome" in the menu bar, select "Preferences," and then navigate to "Appearance." Make sure "Open new windows in a new tab" is unchecked.
2. Check Shortcuts:
   • Ensure you're not accidentally pressing a keyboard shortcut that minimizes the window (e.g., Ctrl+M on Windows, Command+M on macOS).
3. Verify Window State:
   • Check if Chrome has a saved window size or position. If it's set to a smaller size, it might not be opening in full-screen mode by default.
   • Try closing Chrome completely and reopening it to see if the default window size is restored.
4. Check for Extensions:
   • Some extensions can interfere with Chrome's default behavior. Try disabling extensions temporarily to see if the issue persists.
5. Reset Chrome Settings:
   • As a last resort, you can reset Chrome's settings to their default values. This will remove any customizations that might be causing the issue. However, be aware that this will also clear your browser history, bookmarks, and other saved data.

[Mohit Rana]

If you're having issues with Google Chrome's default window size, here are some steps you can take to resolve the problem:

1. Resize the Window Manually:
   • Open Chrome and manually resize the window to your desired size.
   • Close Chrome. The next time you open it, Chrome should remember the last window size and open in that size.
2. Reset Chrome Settings:
   • Open Chrome and go to the menu (three dots in the upper-right corner).
   • Select Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults.
   • This will reset all settings, including window size, to default values.
3. Clear Cache and Cookies:
   • Sometimes, cached data can cause issues with window sizing.
   • Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
   • Choose Cached images and files and Cookies and other site data, then click Clear data.
4. Disable Extensions:
   • Some Chrome extensions might interfere with the window size.
   • Disable extensions one by one to see if the issue resolves. You can do this by going to chrome://extensions/.
5. Create a New User Profile:
   • If the problem persists, your user profile might be corrupted.
   • Go to Settings > You and Google > Add and create a new profile.
   • Open Chrome with the new profile and check if the issue is resolved.
6. Check Chrome's Launch Settings:
   • Right-click the Chrome shortcut on your desktop and select Properties.
   • Under the Shortcut tab, check the Target field. Make sure there are no additional commands that might affect window size.
7. Update Chrome:
   • Ensure Chrome is up to date, as updates can fix bugs that cause window size issues.
   • Go to Settings > About Chrome and update if necessary.

[lisajohn]

When troubleshooting Chrome's default window size, there are a few common issues and solutions you can try: 1. Resetting Chrome Settings

• Problem: Chrome may remember the last window size and position, which could cause it to open in an undesired size.
• Solution: You can reset Chrome settings to their default values.
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
  3. Go to Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults.
  4. Confirm by clicking Reset settings.

2. Maximizing and Closing the Window

• Problem: Chrome might not be saving the window size properly.
• Solution: Try maximizing the window and then closing it.
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Maximize the window by clicking the square icon in the upper-right corner.
  3. Close the browser by clicking the X icon or by pressing Alt + F4.
  4. Reopen Chrome to see if it opens maximized.

3. Editing Chrome's Shortcut

• Problem: Chrome may not open in the desired size even after resetting.
• Solution: You can modify the Chrome shortcut to specify a window size.
  1. Right-click on the Chrome shortcut on your desktop.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. In the Target field, add --window-size=1200,800 at the end (replace 1200,800 with your desired width and height).
  4. Click Apply and then OK.
  5. Open Chrome using this shortcut.

4. Disabling Extensions

• Problem: Some Chrome extensions might interfere with the window size.
• Solution: Disable extensions to check if one of them is causing the issue.
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Click the three-dot menu > More tools > Extensions.
  3. Toggle off extensions one by one and restart Chrome to see if the issue is resolved.

5. Checking for Chrome Updates

• Problem: Outdated versions of Chrome may have bugs affecting window size.
• Solution: Make sure Chrome is up to date.
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Click the three-dot menu > Help > About Google Chrome.
  3. Chrome will check for updates and install them automatically if available.
  4. Restart Chrome.