Can't resize Folder properties window

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2013-10
  • Steve

    I've opened the properties window of a folder to view it's security groups, but the security group names are too long to be fully readable in the security tab.

    There is no way to resize the window.

    Is there a logical purpose for this, or is it just designed to be a complete pain in the ass.

    Happens on Win Server 2003, and Windows 7.

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    Right click the desktop > View > Small Icons (Classic on Vista). That is the smallest icon size you can have.

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  • Huppie

    I haven't tested this but I would've thought this was a registry setting, according to google it is :)

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics]
"Shell Icon Size"="36"

    The value '36' is the default (medium size) if I'm correct, a smaller value means smaller icons.

    Note: Fiddling with the registry can be dangerous so only use this if the default 'small/medium/large/extra large' don't suffice.