Remember Explorer size and position

Hi.

Many solutions out there. I use this program and it's free:

AquaSnap Window Manager: dock, snap, tile, organize

Also worth mentioning:

WinSize2 download | SourceForge.net

Free, as well.

HTH,

videobruce said:

I'll give them a try. Is WinSize 2 more to the point, I don't need a lot of extras?

Choose what you feel is best. You can always uninstall it.

No worries.

I use a batch file to set it to the right-hand half of my display [1920x1080].
I have to close all File explorer windows first or the change will not 'take'.
I run it only when I feel like it.
- Windows uses the values set by the position & size of the last File explorer window that was closed. So I need to re-run the batch file whenever I have moved or re-sized a File explorer window.
- I could run it at every user logon as a Task scheduler task if I wanted to.
- I imagine that I could run it at every restart by adding a shortcut to

"C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"
or
"C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"

Code:

REG ADD "HKCR\Local  Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell" /v  "WinPos1920x1080x96(1).top" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCR\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell" /v "WinPos1920x1080x96(1).left" /t REG_DWORD /d 960 /f
REG ADD "HKCR\Local  Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell" /v  "WinPos1920x1080x96(1).bottom" /t REG_DWORD /d 1080 /f
REG ADD "HKCR\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell" /v "WinPos1920x1080x96(1).right" /t REG_DWORD /d 1920 /f

960=1920/2

Note A: I read the current HKCR\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell before first using this in order to find the names that are in use then I use their names in the code

- In another computer I have to set the names to WinPos1920x1200x96(1).left etc because that's what I found it was using.
- In another computer I have to set the names to iWindowPosX etc because that's what I found it was using.
- I have never had to change the names used on any given computer.

Note B: I used to fiddle about with the values to get it exactly like a WinKey-RightArrow but the values calculated from its resolution are just a few pixels off and I have not bothered experimenting to get it closer to a perfect result on my latest computer.



I started doing this after I was inspired by @KeithM in Folder Dimensions Preserved [KeithM] - TenForums


All the best,
Denis

That WinSize2 I couldn't figure how that gets "installed" or much else about it so that was out.
AquaSnap has a regular installer, it seems to work ok, but at the cost of not one, but three Processes running at Start Up which is a high 'cost, considering how bloated W10 is already.

Try3;
Thank for all of that, but I do on occasion move Windows around for specific purposes (accessing my other PC's for example), so that wouldn't work.

Update:
Well, it looks like ShellFolderFix does work in W10 even thou there is nothing listed as doing so other then others listing the program in other articles/ Forums etc. Which I wasn't expecting. And this is using Open Shell!

Program is here;
Download ShellFolderFix - MajorGeeks

@Try3 -

Since we are on the subject...

Is there an easy way to make certain windows each open in a particular dimension?

For example. My PC, Control Panel, Settings, etc.

This way when I click on the selection each window will open to my preset defaults.

TIA.

Most, if not all, applications open their window at the size & position it was in when it was closed.
Notepad windows can be set up in a similar way to File explorer. See Reset Notepad Default Open Position and Size - TenForumsTutorials I don't reset it to default; I set it to what I want using ResetNotepadWindow.bat for which you'd have to experiment to find the right coordinates for your computers & requirements.
Other than that, I don't know of any method of achieving what you are after.

Contents of ResetNotepadWindow.bat:-

Code:

:: Posted by Denis, Try3 in https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/203173-remember-explorer-size-position-post2519803.html#post2519803

:: This sets the Notepad window to the right-hand half of the screen as if it had been WinKey-Righted
:: No allowance has been made for the use of external monitors or display scaling.
prompt $g
Title Reset Notepad window

GoTo %ComputerName%

:COMPUTER1
:COMPUTER2
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "fWrap" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "StatusBar" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosX" /t REG_DWORD /d 954 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosY" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDX" /t REG_DWORD /d 973 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDY" /t REG_DWORD /d 1055 /f
GoTo EndResetNotepadWindow

:COMPUTER3
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "fWrap" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "StatusBar" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosX" /t REG_DWORD /d 762 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosY" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDX" /t REG_DWORD /d 779 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDY" /t REG_DWORD /d 935 /f
GoTo EndResetNotepadWindow

:COMPUTER4
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "fWrap" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "StatusBar" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosX" /t REG_DWORD /d 675 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosY" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDX" /t REG_DWORD /d 697 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDY" /t REG_DWORD /d 745 /f
GoTo EndResetNotepadWindow

:COMPUTER5
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "fWrap" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "StatusBar" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosX" /t REG_DWORD /d 940 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosY" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDX" /t REG_DWORD /d 988 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad" /v "iWindowPosDY" /t REG_DWORD /d 1177 /f
GoTo EndResetNotepadWindow

:EndResetNotepadWindow
::Pause at EndResetNotepadWindow during testing

I always run this from a shortcut so I can set it to run minimised & with an icon of my choosing. It only takes the blink of an eye to complete.


All the best,
Denis

@Try3 -

Just certain windows, not applications.

Thanks, Denis.

Compumind said:

Just certain windows, not applications.

Brian,

Your earlier examples indicate that it's Windows components that you're interested in. I don't recall seeing any methods of controlling their windows [other than File explorer & Notepad].

I'd bet there are third-party utilities to do the job in part. I wouldn't expect any of them to be able to cope with everything.

Denis