How to make - Notepad can open its window maximized when each time launched?

Question

_{Monday, March 28, 2016 12:31 PM}

I just wanna implement what a Notepad window always opens with maximization state when each time launched,
but in Windows 10 I can't do that.
:(

See also:

Apps' automatic window maximization when opening
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-start/apps-automatic-window-maximization-when-opening/accd62a2-07a5-4eca-aa39-7041260d5f2a

Notepad's window width cannot be dragged to maximization
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_apps-insider_other/notepads-window-width-cannot-be-dragged-to/17043391-896c-4919-8fdb-33e1f38cf394

All replies (4)

_{Monday, March 28, 2016 1:42 PM ✅Answered}

Here's a small trick you can try. This will apply only to Notepad opened with This shortcut created, not for all.

Create a new shortcut to Notepad.exe. Keep it on desktop.

Right click on it > Properties and choose Run > Maximized. Click Apply, OK.  Can move the shortcut wherever you like.  This is one of the simplest method & I think there are tricks to do for all files also.

_{Tuesday, March 29, 2016 3:01 PM ✅Answered}

Hi, 

Please create a bat file as workaround with following commands:

@echo off

start /max notepad.exe

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_{Tuesday, March 29, 2016 3:42 AM}

Thanks, ZigZag3143x.

Except this approach, whether there are other approaches?

Best Regards,
Trybird

_{Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:10 PM}

Hi, 

Please create a bat file as workaround with following commands:

@echo off

start /max notepad.exe

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From command line open a new maximized CMD window and close the original window:
start /d %WinDir%\System32 /max cmd && exit

From command line open a new maximized CMD window:
start /d %WinDir%\System32 /max cmd

From command line open a new maximized Notepad window:
start /d %WinDir%\System32 /max notepad

From command line open a new maximized Internet Explorer window:
start /d "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer" /max iexplore