How to stop VB.Net FixedToolWindows getting maximized - vb.net

I have an application with several FixedToolWindow forms and one Sizable window form inside MDIParent form which runs maximized. If i run FixedToolWindows while Sizable window is unloaded, FixedToolWindows runs with correct sizes.
But if I try to run a FixedToolWindow while the Sizable window running in maximized mode, all the FixedToolWindows gets maximized too.
Following is the code, i use to load forms,
If Application.OpenForms().OfType(Of frmFrontEndLED).Any Then
MessageBox.Show("Already opened")
Else
Dim frmFendLED As New frmFrontEndLED()
'Set the Parent Form of the Child window.
frmFendLED.MdiParent = Me
'Display the New form.
frmFendLED.TopMost = True
frmFendLED.Show()
End If
What am i doing wrong?. How can i correct this?

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