Re: Maximize on Windows 7 seems broken.

[James Steward <jamessteward optusnet com au>]

On 11/05/2011 8:07 AM, James Steward wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm developing on Windows 7, 64 bit, using MinGW/MSYS for familiarity
> with a Posix type system.
>
> I have installed gtk+-bundle_2.22.1-20101227_win32.zip, and building a
> 32bit app for compatibility.
>
> My application calls gtk_window_maximize(GTK_WINDOW(window)); but the
> resulting window is not maximized properly. It sits below the top of
> the screen, and is cut off at the bottom of the screen.
>
> Also, restoring the window, then dragging to the top of the screen to
> allow Bill to maximize it results in the same.
>
> Running on an XP machine, the maximize works fine, as it does on Linux.
>
> Is this a known Windows 7 (possibly also Vista) problem with GTK+ apps?
> Is there a fix?
>
> I've googled around, but not hit on any solutions yet.

I have a v small test case.  Can I attach it here?  Let's find out...

I also have a screenshot if anyone is interested.

Regards,
James.