The previous instance of Internet Explorer was not maximized when it was closed. The window will open to the same size as when it was last closed.

Click the Internet Explorer icon in the top left corner and select 'Maximize'. Select the 'File' menu and select 'Close'. Double-click the 'Internet Explorer' icon.

1. If Internet Explorer is not open, open Internet Explorer. (Internet Explorer appears.)
2. Click the Internet Explorer icon in the top left corner and select 'Maximize'. (The window is maximized.)
3. Select the 'File' menu and select 'Close'. (Internet Explorer disappears.)
4. Open Internet Explorer (Internet Explorer appears maximized.)