Fixing Oversized Pop-Up Windows in Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide

You’re all set to launch PowerBI, mess around with Excel, or kickstart some good old Adobe Dreamweaver action. But instead of diving into your work, you come face-to-face with an enormous, distorted pop-up window that refuses to fit your screen. Sounds familiar? If this giant window issue has ever tormented your Windows 11 experience, you're not alone. Let’s unpack why this occurs and, more importantly, what you can do about it.

What's the Problem Again?​

Every so often, you might encounter a pop-up window that looks like it’s been hit with a digital magnifying glass. Text gets oversized, buttons run off-screen, and resizing windows feels like trying to fit an elephant into a room. This issue often pops up (pun intended) in specific programs, especially ones like PowerBI, Excel, and Dreamweaver. The problem can stem from a variety of culprits—ranging from display scaling settings to outdated or misbehaving drivers.
Fear not, because this article will arm you with a step-by-step guide to demolish these oversized pop-ups with finesse.

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Quick Fixes for Goliath-Sized Pop-Ups​

Here’s how to get things looking pretty and just the right size on your screen:

1. Reboot—The Golden Rule of Windows Troubleshooting​

Before deep-diving into the complexities of troubleshooting, follow the age-old wisdom: turn it off and on again. Rebooting your machine often resolves random glitches that can unexpectedly inflate a window. It’s a classic move, and it just might save you from the hassle of further steps.

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2. Check Your Display Settings​

Sometimes, your display settings decide to march to the beat of their own drum. A quick reset to the recommended values might just work wonders to fix odd window proportions.
Here’s how to smooth things out:

• Hit Win + I to open the Settings app.
• Go to System > Display.
• Take a gander at the Display Resolution and Scale. Set both options to the Recommended value.
• Reboot your computer for the changes to stick.

This step ensures that your screen is operating at its optimal resolution and scale, reducing the chances of oversized pop-ups.

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3. Update (or Wrangle) Those Drivers​

Display drivers play referee between your Windows OS and your monitor. If they’re outdated or corrupted, chaos can ensue. The key here is to ensure your drivers are updated—or, in cases of emergency, uninstall and reinstall them to clean up any mess.
Here’s how to tackle your drivers like a pro:

Update your Display Driver:​

• Option A: Visit your graphics card manufacturer’s website (think NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and download the latest version.
• Option B: Use Windows’ built-in method:
• Open Device Manager by pressing Win + X and choosing it from the list.
• Expand Display Adapters.
• Right-click your adapter and select Update Driver.
• Choose Search automatically for drivers.

Reinstall the Driver (if the above didn’t work):​

• In Device Manager, right-click your display driver and hit Uninstall Device.
• Confirm the uninstallation.
• Your screen will flicker or go blank momentarily.
• Once that’s done, click Scan for Hardware Changes in the Device Manager to reinstall a clean, generic version of the driver.

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4. Override High DPI Scaling Behavior​

Here’s where we get specific. If you’re experiencing oversized windows in certain apps, such as PowerBI or Dreamweaver, the root cause might lie in how these programs handle DPI (dots per inch) scaling. By overriding the behavior, you can often set things right.
Steps to override DPI scaling for an application:

• Locate the application’s .exe file (for example, PowerBI.exe or Dreamweaver.exe) in File Explorer.
• Right-click the file and select Properties.
• Go to the Compatibility tab.
• Click Change high DPI settings.
• Check Override high DPI scaling behavior, and set the scaling to System.
• Click OK and relaunch the application.

Windows will now manage the app’s scaling, which should smooth out any size discrepancies.

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5. Fix Adobe Dreamweaver with a Registry Tweak​

If you’re specifically having nightmares with Adobe Dreamweaver's enlarged pop-ups (looking at you, FTP configuration window), adjusting the registry might bail you out. Please tread carefully here and back up your registry before proceeding.

• Open the Registry Editor by searching for it in the Start Menu.
• Navigate to this key:
  

     HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Dreamweaver CS4\Optional Dialog Windows

• Locate the entry for the problematic dialog box (like “FTP site creation”) and adjust its dimensions to more reasonable values. For instance:
• Change its dimensions to 150 pixels height or width.
• Restart Dreamweaver to check if the tweak worked.

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Additional Tips for Troublesome Window Issues​

Sometimes, windows misbehave in other ways—for instance, getting stuck off-screen—here’s how to handle those curveballs:

• Move an Off-Screen Window:
• Right-click the app’s icon on the taskbar.
• Select Move.
• Use your keyboard’s arrow keys to bring the window back onto the screen.
• Disable Automatic Window Resizing:
  If Windows 11 keeps resizing your apps against your will:
• Open Settings and navigate to Multitasking Settings.
• Turn off features like Snap Windows if they’re causing inconvenience.

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Why You Should Care About DPI Scaling​

For the curious minds here’s a fun fact: DPI scaling aligns how Windows and screen resolutions display content. High-resolution monitors (like 4K displays) often shrink app windows and text. Conversely, low DPI settings can enlarge things unnecessarily. The DPI override fix ensures Windows handles these settings instead of leaving it to individual apps—because let’s be honest, some apps aren’t very good at playing well with high-resolution displays.

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Conclusion: Keep Calm and Resize On​

Let’s face it: oversized windows are frustrating and can disrupt your productivity. But with the power of display tweaks, driver updates, DPI adjustments, and, if necessary, registry edits—this is one Windows quirk you can totally conquer.
Got a specific scenario or additional insights to share? Jump into the WindowsForum.com discussion and let us know how you tackled your Windows visibility woes!

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Source: The Windows Club https://www.thewindowsclub.com/pop-up-window-too-large-for-screen-in-windows-11