Open outlook shortcut maximized doesn't work anymore


KDAM71

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I like most of my apps to start maximized. In order to do this I used to make a shortcut (.lnk), adjust the properties and place it in the taskbar- and/or programs-folder. Recently this stopped working; it still opens in a 'normal' window.
Does anyone know how to get it done now?

Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎2023-‎08-‎15
OS build 22621.2283
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22662.1000.0

Microsoft Outlook Version 1.2023.920.900 (Production).
Client Version is 20230915006.14 .
 

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It's not a good idea to use the run maximized option in properties as certain issues can occur, especially if one hides his taskbar. I find it causes less problems to drag the edges of an application window running in normal mode to whatever size I want. When the application is closed and reopened, Windows remembers whatever size I made it. Try doing it that way.
 

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Does your shortcut work alright before you copy it to the Taskbar?
It would not be the first example of a Taskbar shortcut not respecting its properties.


Denis
 

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Does your shortcut work alright before you copy it to the Taskbar?
It would not be the first example of a Taskbar shortcut not respecting its properties.


Denis
You're right. From the desktop it works ok. Is there anything I can do to make it work from the taskbar?
 

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    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11400H @ 2.70GHz 2.69 G
    Motherboard
    I don't know. Laptop model is GF63 Thin 11 UC
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    I mainly use a Logitech bluetooth audio receiver
    Monitor(s) Displays
    I use the buildin laptop screen which uses Intel UHD Graphics
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    1920x1080
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    WDC PC SN540 SDDPNPF-512G-1032
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It's not a good idea to use the run maximized option in properties as certain issues can occur, especially if one hides his taskbar. I find it causes less problems to drag the edges of an application window running in normal mode to whatever size I want. When the application is closed and reopened, Windows remembers whatever size I made it. Try doing it that way.
Thank you for your advice.
I don't hide the taskbar and have never had a problem because of opening apps maximized.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11400H @ 2.70GHz 2.69 G
    Motherboard
    I don't know. Laptop model is GF63 Thin 11 UC
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    I mainly use a Logitech bluetooth audio receiver
    Monitor(s) Displays
    I use the buildin laptop screen which uses Intel UHD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC PC SN540 SDDPNPF-512G-1032
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    DSL
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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