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Every time I start a file I want VLC to start maximized, not full screen, but maximized.

How?

You can't get VLC to start VLC maximised. However if you go to:
Tools >> Preferences >> (Select "All" for "Show settings") >> Interface >> Main interfaces >> Qt

Untick "Resize interface to the native video size" and press "Save", then the next time you open VLC the interface size will be stored. So, after disabling the resizing interface bit, close VLC, open it up, maximise it, close it again, and then open VLC again it should be the same size as when maximised. It probably won't be in the right position, but if you then move it to the right place, and close and open VLC again it should be pretty much maximised. It probably won't be perfectly alligned with the edges of the screen etc., but at least it will be the right kind of size/position.

Cheers, Arite.

It does work this way, but somehow it is not that satisfying. You still have to doubleklick the top bar to really get the windows maximised.

Is there really no other way to start vlc maximised? I mean, it is possible with almost every other videoplayer.