Need help with a nagging IE8 problem...

[pacifichrono]

When clicking on a link that opens a new window, for some reason the size and position of the new window is extremely narrow and over on the right edge of the screen.

In my past experience, if I wanted to "reset" the size/position of a new window I would:
...1) Open a new window.
...2) Use the cursor to resize and reposition the new window.
...3) Maximize the new window.
...4) Restore (or "un-maximize") the new window.
...5) Done - - any new windows I open in the future are sized and positioned as I had just set.

Unfortunately, this procedure is not working for me, even after rebooting and retrying.


What am I missing?

[ezcheese]

What am I missing?

Firefox?

[ikkoku]

What am I missing?

Firefox?

+1

or chrome if you want to be adventurous

[toxicavenger]

they are all correct. trust me try chrome for a few days and you will notice a lot of difference. if not I will give you your money back.

[zepp21]

Chrome is where it's at!

[pacifichrono]

I've used both Chrome and Firefox but keep returning to IE.

[toxicavenger]

I've used both Chrome and Firefox but keep returning to IE.

start taking your med's again!

[mfxr]

What am I missing?

How about going IE9. Its not bad.

[R@cerx]

What am I missing?

Firefox?

+1

or chrome if you want to be adventurous

Neither are the solution.

[mfxr]

From Microsoft Answers Forum:

1. Open a Window and make it the size you want.

2. Open a 2nd Window and make it the same size.

3. Bring the 1st Window to the front, hold CTRL and click the red X in the top right hand corner.

4. Close the 2nd Window in the same way using CTRL

[ezcheese]

Intuitive!

[fastward]

IE still exists?

[mfxr]

Yea, a couple people still use it

Browser market share (wikipedia):

Internet Explorer 43.2%
Firefox 28.6%
Chrome 14.6%
Safari 6.3%
Opera 2.6%
Mobile/other 4.7%

[apnk]

Yea, a couple people still use it

Browser market share (wikipedia):

Internet Explorer 43.2%

It's rapidly going down though, I remember a few years ago when firefox was first becoming popular IE had about 70% of the market share.

[pacifichrono]

From Microsoft Answers Forum:

1. Open a Window and make it the size you want.

2. Open a 2nd Window and make it the same size.

3. Bring the 1st Window to the front, hold CTRL and click the red X in the top right hand corner.

4. Close the 2nd Window in the same way using CTRL

Hey Matt...THANKS! I think that did it.

[mfxr]

Happy I could help

[CGSshorty]

I just recently switched to Chrome. My ancient POS computer is much happier now.

[vbuskirk]

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