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    skype starting maximized, doing my head in!!!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tinderbox (UK), Apr 17, 2008.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Hi.

    Why is it starting maximized, I have tried right-clicking on the icon and changing it to start-minimized, but it makes no difference. :mad: :mad:

    Thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 17, 2008
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    is it actually maxed or does it just fit your resolution
     
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    Hi.

    I mean, every time i boot the computer it loads up as the normal skype window instead of going to the taskbar.

    Thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 17, 2008
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  4. adinu

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    Go into msconfig and startup and remove the program from the list. It's just like AIM: if it startsup and notices an internet connection, then it will try to connect and start maximized but if it startsup and doesn't have an internet connection then it stays minimized in the taskbar.
     
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    Hi.

    I have been using skype for years, and it does not normaly do this.

    If i remove it from the msconfig, I will have to star it manualy every time.

    Thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 17, 2008
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    "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
     

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    Hi.

    for some reason the target is greyed out!

    I am using Vista32 by the way!

    Thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 17, 2008
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    1) Turn off "Start Skype when I start Windows" in Skype Options.
    2) Go to Skype installation directory, right click on Skype.exe, create a shortcut to your Desktop.
    3) Edit Target as in above.
    4) Copy edited shortcut to Startup directory.
    5) Reboot.
     
    WackyT, Apr 17, 2008
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    Hi.

    it still does not work, I did everything that you told me, see the image below.

    [​IMG]

    Thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 17, 2008
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    Well. I'm out of ideas. Works fine on my XP Pro system that way.
     
    WackyT, Apr 17, 2008
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    Try /hide aswell
     
    flipfire, Apr 17, 2008
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    Hi.

    I have tried hide as well, does not work.

    any help will be appriciated

    thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 1, 2008
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    have u tried to hide it from within taskbar properties?
    . start skype
    . go to taskbar properties, go thru Hide inactive icon, and set Skype always to be hidden

    i m not sure that it can satisfy a bit what u were looking for

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, May 2, 2008
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    Hi.

    I dont mean the takbar icon

    Every time i boot in Vista, skype opens it`s windows and i have to manually close it as it blocks half the screen, It did not do this in Xp

    Regards

    John.

     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 2, 2008
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    i understood ur OP. was only thinking about if one can trigger it differently under vista. Have u sent a mail to Skype support? they are good at replying

    cheers ...
     
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    Hi.

    I am getting use to living with it.

    I suppose if vista came out before xp.

    I would be complaining that Xp does not open the skype windows :)

    Regards

    John.


     
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    You can use the Task Scheduler to manually launch skype on log-in. Try using the minimized/hide parameters again
     
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    impressive attitude ... cool.

    still it would be nice if Skype (or Windows) can make it transparent across versions, either apps or OS

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, May 2, 2008
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  19. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    I have it installed on an XP desktop and a Vistsa laptop. It works exactly the same on both. It starts up as a system tray icon.

    The OP might try uninstalling it and reinstalling.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, May 2, 2008
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    what version do u use Gary?

    cheers ...
     
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    3.6.0.244

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, May 2, 2008
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