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Some desktop windows and applications are opened maximized on a Windows 8.1-based device

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Summary

You have a device that is running Windows 8.1 that meets the following criteria:
  • The Windows 8.1 Update (KB2919355) is installed.
  • The device has a screen size of less than 10 inches.
  • The device has 1 gigabyte (GB) of memory or less.

In this situation, you may notice different window behavior when you use Windows Explorer and other desktop applications. Specifically, some desktop windows are opened maximized (the window is sized to fill the whole screen).

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More Information

This behavior is caused by a new feature that is introduced in the Windows 8.1 Update. In order to improve performance on systems with less system memory, Windows Explorer maximizes desktop windows when it is possible. This allows for better optimization of system resources related to maintaining the graphical contents of the windows. This optimization is enabled on systems that have small screen sizes (less than 10 inches), as these systems derive less benefit from having many desktop windows simultaneously visible.

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Article Info
Article ID : 2984430
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 7/18/2014
Exists online : False
Views : 309