Maximize Always is a utility that allows the user to start maximized automatically any specified application and keep it maximized. This is useful to save the time and effort to start and keep maximized frequently used applications and makes using your applications more convenient. It is only necessary to specify the application's filename and then the application will be maximized automatically when it is run or when it is reactivated. You can also specify to maximize windows that contain specific text using wildcards and regular expressions.
Publisher’s description
What is Maximize Always?
Maximize Always by softpcapps Software is free Windows software in the customisation category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Maximize Always is a free customisation tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Maximize Always safe to download?
- The file is served by 4dots-software.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7FB043A1516682335A16C20B090126A6EAF156F75277F21E2026993D142F8C53· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4Latest | February 23, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Softpcapps.MaximizeAlways -eMaximizeAlwaysSetup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- softpcapps Software
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- Freeware for personal use only
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.4
- Released
- February 23, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 8, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- softpcapps.com
- winget ID
- Softpcapps.MaximizeAlways
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maximize Always free?
Yes. Maximize Always is free to use.
Is Maximize Always safe to download?
The download comes from 4dots-software.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Maximize Always with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Maximize Always be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Maximize Always run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Maximize Always?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and AltSnap. The alternatives page compares them.
