What do you mean auto maximize? You mean snapping it to maximize when you hit the top of the window? If half screen works for you, just cycle through the half-screen mode with windows key + left/right. Windows + up/down toggles max, regular, minimized. 100GB of software isn't all that much if you have a bunch of autodesk software plus adobe master collection plus a few games or something. Okay, it's still a lot.