window size problem

I'm using WinXP home. When clicking through to links from a web site I frequently get a smaller window. Not every time but often enough to be a nuisance. When clicking a link from Outlook Express mails, the problem is even more frequent. I've tried holding down Ctrl while resizing the corner arrows. This lasts only as long as the session lasts. I can easily click to enlarge but I never had to do this before. Is system restore back to another date my only fix? I'm not much of a techie but I'm willing to try about anything at this point. Appreciate any suggestions.

 

Don't need to be a techie for this one, as the answer isn't a very technical one

I've fixed this, I kid you not, by making IE fullscreen (not KIOSK mode), then going to File, Close. It may take a couple times, but IE ends up remembering the previous size and restores that the next time I use it.

 

Thank you Adrynalyne,but,alas, the problem continues. I must admit tho, I don't have a clue what "KIOSK" mode would be. I tried enlarging then edit/close. Repeated several times but no potato salad.

 

THANK youuuu HALO. Still not sure if it was Ctrl or Shift that did it as I tried both . Restarted and bingo, I am now full size everywhere I go. Thank you again. Should any of your fellow posters want to know how to screw things up, just have them post to me and maybe I can contribute.

 

Thank you Halo I was having the same problem and this fix does work indeed! It's amazing what a little forum search can do for ones peace of mind. LOL.