Where is the last window size and position of various Microsoft applications stored in Windows?

[william_ahk]

Does anyone know where it's stored? Like explorer, notepad, mspaint, etc.

[jNizM]

Each program stores information about its windows in its own way.

e.g. for Explorer:
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell

[william_ahk]

@jNizM Ah I thought there's a global storage for window position. I was wondering whether AHK Gui can utilize that.
Btw is it possible for Explorer to not remember the last window position and always use a default one? I want it to be always maximized every time. Currently I'm using this hack to force the window maximized:

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#e::Run ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D},, Max

[lmstearn]

Sure, modify the keys as shown by copying the co-ordinates of the resolution of choice into the appropriate values pictured :

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It won't show the folder as maximised, rather the folder as restored with maximum dimensions. Not a recommended method for multi-monitor setups.

[william_ahk]

@lmstearn Thanks! That's good enough for me