New Window Not Maximized

[Blue Skies]

Asking again since I didn't see an answer earlier... I hope I didn't
miss it. And not wanting to be a bother, but hoping someone will be
able to help with this dilemma...

I know this is a common problem, but I can't remember the fix (or find
the solution in the knowledge base). I temporarily changed the size
of my calendar and contacts windows in Outlook 2002 (made them smaller
than full screen). Unfortunately Outlook thinks that was my intention
for the rest of my life. So now every time I "Open
[calendar/contacts/etc] in New Window" the window appears in that
smaller version, not the preferred full-screen size. Is there a way
to convince it to open the new windows "maximized?" I know the
workaround to make the "smaller" window virtually the same size as
full-screen, but I'd love to be able to save my 1/2-screen version for
that occasional need, but have Outlook open my calendar and contacts
in full-screen, maximized view. Is that possible?

Thanks...

--Jeff

 

[BondG]

Open the window and adjust it however you like. Then close it. Outlook
will remember the new size - whether it be maximized or restored. (It may
require that you close both the New window and Outlook.)

 

[Blue Skies]

That seems to be my problem -- Outlook isn't remembering the new size.
I can maximize the window or resize it, then close it or exit from
Outlook, open the window again and it's back to the original (small)
size. For some reason Outlook isn't remembering the size adjustment.
Any thoughts?

--Jeff

 

[BondG]

Want to get your hands dirty? This registry key seems to control the window
size.


HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-215299479-1232017623-930774774-5743\Software\Microsoft\O
ffice\10.0\Outlook\Message\Frame

Since this is a Per User setting, the number above will vary for you. If
you're the only person to log on to your account, finding this key will be
easier than if you've had loads of technicians, etc sign on.

Try deleting it while Outlook is closed. Re-open Outlook and create a new
message. What happens?

Before you delete the key, click Registry Editor's File menu and choose
"Export..." Save the file to your desktop. If anything craps out on you,
you can re-import the file to the registry and fix it.