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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "how%20do%20I%20make%20folders%20in%20file%20explorer%20under%20windows%2010%20come%20up%20maximized%20every%20time%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how to make File Explorer in Windows 10 open maximized *every time*, along with some caveats. These methods are what users commonly report work best\u2014tho keep in mind Explorer behaves a bit differently than regular apps. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4240585/how-do-i-set-windows-explorer-to-always-open-maxim?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Methods to Try\n\n### 1. Close File Explorer While Maximized\n- Open File Explorer.\n- Maximize the window to full screen.\n- Close it by clicking the **\u201cX\u201d** while it\u2019s maximized.\n- Next time you open Explorer, it should come back up in the same state.  \nThis relies on Explorer remembering its last window state. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2794280/file-explorer-doesnt-remember-the-resizing-%28window?utm_source=openai))\n\n### 2. Use the Taskbar Shortcut\u2019s Properties\n- Right-click the Explorer icon pinned in the taskbar \u2192 *File Explorer* in the jump list \u2192 Right-click again \u2192 **Properties**.\n- In the **Shortcut** tab, find the \u201cRun\u201d dropdown.\n- Change \u201cRun\u201d from \u201cNormal window\u201d to **Maximized**.\n- Click **Apply**, then **OK**.  \nThis setting may help when launching via that specific shortcut. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2676092/how-to-open-file-explorer-maximized-always?utm_source=openai))\n\n### 3. Close Explorer Using Ctrl + W While Maximized\n- With File Explorer maximized, press `Ctrl + W` to close it (instead of clicking X).\n- The idea is that closing this way helps Windows \u201cremember\u201d that maximized state more reliably.  \nSome users report this trick makes a difference. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2794280/file-explorer-doesnt-remember-the-resizing-%28window?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Things to Know / Limitations\n\n- Not all ways of opening Explorer behave the same. If Explorer is launched by another app (for example, when you scan a document or extract a ZIP file), it may ignore your \u201clast closed\u201d state and open in a default or \u201crestored\u201d size regardless of your settings. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4240585/how-do-i-set-windows-explorer-to-always-open-maxim?utm_source=openai))  \n- The \u201cRun: Maximized\u201d property does **not** always fix every instance. Users often report that Explorer still opens unmaximized if that setting isn't used *alongside* properly closing Explorer in its maximized state. ([windowsphoneinfo.com](https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/threads/file-explorer-not-remembering-to-open-maximized-folders.1167511/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Sometimes, Windows might \u201cforget\u201d the size/position settings due to system updates or changes in how Explorer is being launched. It may require repeating these steps. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2794280/file-explorer-doesnt-remember-the-resizing-%28window?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can walk you through creating a shortcut or registry tweak that forces Explorer to always maximize (and see how reliable that is). Do you want me to show that option?"
    }
]