Is there a way to configure where a new program window can appear?

I use the task bar on the top of my screen since windows XP because it fits better to my workflow. The problem is that sometimes new windows appear below the task bar and I can not directly move them unless I resize them first.

After I resize them just a little bit is like they say "oh! my controls are not reachable, let me fix it" and move some pixels to the bottom.

Is there a way to prevent this to happen? or to trigger a "resize me" event when a new window is open?

If you hit Windows key + Up arrow with the program selected, it will fullscreen the program to fit your screen.

Left and right arrow keys would snap it to the respective sides.

Let me know if that helps

Regarding prevention, I really cant say. But if I come across something I will be sure to share.