Windows 10: opening programs on dual monitor

Discus and support opening programs on dual monitor in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I cant figure out how to get a program to launch on the screen from the taskbar on that screen. Lets say I click on Firefox on my main monitor... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/theski232, Jan 23, 2020.

  1. opening programs on dual monitor


    I cant figure out how to get a program to launch on the screen from the taskbar on that screen.

    Lets say I click on Firefox on my main monitor (default) and it opens on my main, and I drag it to my secondary monitor and when I'm done I close the window. The next time I launch Firefox from my main monitor it launches on my secondary monitor because that monitor was the last one running it. I want to be able to click on a program on the taskbar and have it open on that monitor regardless of what monitor it was running on before.

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    /u/theski232, Jan 23, 2020
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  2. H_ward Win User

    DUAL MONITORS

    How do you get dual monitors to work independently?

    On my second monitor, all that shows is the taskbar and icons.

    If I click on an icon, the program opens and shows on the monitor - and I can work on the opened program - but this same program is duplicated on my first monitor, irrespective of what ever program was open!

    Help please!!!
     
    H_ward, Jan 23, 2020
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  3. Dual Monitor Setup & Speakers

    Hi,

    There are several factors which could prevent your dual monitors and your speakers from working properly. In order for us to effectively assist you with your concern, we just have a few questions for you:

    • Are you getting an error message/code when trying to run the dual monitors?
    • Have you tried running the hardware troubleshooter?
    • Have you tried running the System File Checker tool?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you already performed?

    Regards.
     
    Darian Tab, Jan 23, 2020
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  4. opening programs on dual monitor

    Dual monitor, Dual mouse??

    Hello,

    Please share this information to assist you better.

    • How have you setup dual monitors?
    • Are you referring to use 2 different mouse/keyboard with the dual monitor setup?
    If yes, the mouse or keyboard may function same as one another. Since, it has to be connected to single PC/tower.

    However, setting up 2 different mouse/keyboard with the Dual- monitor setup, it may not function separately for each monitor.

    Let us know the status of the issue. We will assist you further.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Jan 23, 2020
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