To start a program in a minimized or maximized window

1. Click Start, and then Programs.
2. Locate the   for the program you want to start, and then select it.
3. Click the File menu, and then click Properties.
4. Click the Shortcut tab.
5. In Run, click Minimized or Maximized, and then click OK.

• Starting a program in a minimized window is most useful for the items in your StartUp folder on your Start menu. In this case, the program will start every time your computer starts, and will appear as a button on the  .

  To use that program, click its button.