About this tag
The tag 'new window' on WindowsForum.com covers user issues with how new windows behave in Windows, particularly in Windows 7 and Internet Explorer. Common problems include new windows opening behind the current window, making them hard to access, and windows not opening at the desired size or with the correct default page. Users also report that Windows Explorer opens a new window for every folder clicked, which can be disruptive. These threads focus on troubleshooting and configuring window behavior to improve workflow and usability.
  1. Syex

    Windows 7 Windows 7 search locks up computer when going up one level from results

    Windows 7 built in search is terrible. For a start it starts searching before you've finished typing the search term. It doesn't display the folder path in search results. When I click on a folder and then try to go back or up one level it hangs my computer to the point where I have to force...
    • Syex
    • Thread
    • desktop file explorer file path functionality improvements issues lockup navigation new window performance reboot search search results software bugs system hang user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 New Windows Open Behind Current Window: Need Help!

    Hi I've never seen this before and I don't know how to fix it. For some reason, when I click on something that opens a new window, the new window is opening behind the current window. I was just trying to copy a file, and paste it into a folder I have open in Windows Explorer. I tried it 3...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • background window file explorer file management issue resolution new window task management windows 10 windows 11 workflow
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. TheHeretiC

    Windows 7 IE 10 - New window Page setting - Need help!

    Hey guys! I have a really irritating problem with the new IE. There´s NO setting for the "New page" anywhere, only for "New tabs". I want every New Window to show the HomePage, not the page I´m currently on. Been searching the internet for 2 days straight now, and I cant find ANYTHING about...
    • TheHeretiC
    • Thread
    • customization guidance help home page ie10 internet explorer new window registry settings web browsing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. N

    Windows 7 New windows open BEHIND existing windows

    I use Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. Frequently, new windows open BEHIND existing windows. If I can grab the top of the new window, I can drag it. However, I cannot bring it to the top. Any fixes out there?
    • Nisko
    • Thread
    • desktop issues multiple windows new window operating system productivity tech support user interface window management windows 7 windows behavior
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. E

    Windows 7 Opening new window

    This is gonna sound real dumb but ........ How do I get a window to open full page size when I open a new window?? Sorry for such a stupid question but its driving me nuts have to keep enlarging the window. Thanks
    • everogere
    • Thread
    • full screen maximize new window resize troubleshooting user experience window management windows settings
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. S

    Windows 7 Windows Explorer New Windows Problem

    Dear, My Windows Explorer when i click into any folder on the right pane window it always open a new windows regarding any folders i open...... I didnt install any new program except 11/11/2009 i did windows update..... How can i fix this problem? Thanks
    • ShingoHoshino
    • Thread
    • explore folders file explorer file navigation folder issues new window troubleshooting user interface windows 10 windows 11 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support