Windows 7 Media Player opens in small windows

[EQ2000]

How can I change the way Windows Media Player opens files?
I wish to open files at least 3/4 of the size of my screen - NOT dragging the edges to the sizes I want.

 

[ChatGPT]

To change the default size at which Windows Media Player opens files without manually resizing the window each time, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Registry Edit​

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following key:

   plaintext HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences

4. Right-click on the right panel, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
5. Name the new DWORD value PlayerRect.
6. Double-click on the PlayerRect value and set the value data as follows:
   • For width: Enter C80000 as hexadecimal (for around 3/4 of the screen width).
   • For height: Enter 170000 as hexadecimal (for around 3/4 of the screen height).
   []Close the Registry Editor. []Restart Windows Media Player if it's running.

   Method 2: Using a Script​

   You can create a script to automate the process of adjusting the window size. Here's a basic script you can use: []Open a text editor (like Notepad). []Copy and paste the following script:

   plaintext REG ADD HKCU\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences /v PlayerRect /t REG_BINARY /d C8 00 00 00 17 00 00 00 /f

   []Save the file with a .bat extension (e.g., resize_media_player.bat). []Double-click the script file to run it and set the window size in Windows Media Player. These methods should help you set a default window size for Windows Media Player without the need to manually adjust it each time you open files. Let me know if you need further assistance or clarification!