Windows 10: All windows gathered on main screen after sleep/wait time

Discus and support All windows gathered on main screen after sleep/wait time in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hey! I have two monitors, same resolution, same scale ratio (200% since they are 4k's). I've got this problem with programs windows getting gathered... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by jfog, Jun 15, 2018.

  1. jfog Win User

    All windows gathered on main screen after sleep/wait time


    Hey!

    I have two monitors, same resolution, same scale ratio (200% since they are 4k's).

    I've got this problem with programs windows getting gathered on the main monitor in some cases after computer rests unattended. The problem is I can't tell what exactly causes the problem:
    - If I put it to sleep mode and wake up right away - windows are still on the same places where they were.
    - Tried to lock, lock and wait 1 min until it turns off screens - all ok after wake up.

    But when I leave computer for longer time, can't tell how much - I found it with all the opened windows (across two monitors) on the same (main) monitor.

    I had similar issue when I had one full HD and one 4k monitor, but that was worse, except described is also changed maximized windows to `windowed` mode, but filling whole monitor screen, which was very inconvenient. But that was caused by different scale factor on two monitors and gone as I got second 4k monitor.
    It was perfectly fine for a while but then this bug appeared, I think with Windows April update, what I also noticed Is that update changed resolution on one on of my monitors. I returned it to correct but the issue described above persist.

    Any advice? How can I make windows stay on the same monitors where they were open? It worked fine before April Update...

    :)
     

  2. Recovery Screen Appears When Computer Attempts to Sleep


    I have the same problem, but it's intermittent. (More accurately: I haven't been able to determine the pattern. Likely affected by screen blanking time or system sleep time, as described by OP.)


    • Dell XPS 8700
    • i7-4790 processor
    • 24 GB RAM
    • 256 GB mSATA solid state boot drive
    • 64-bit: shipped with Windows 8.1 Pro, upgraded to Windows 10

    If you have any suggestions, please share.

    Thanks.
     
    damonbrinson, Jun 15, 2018
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  3. David Haz Win User
    After Windows 10 Anniversary Update Computer Not Sleeping

    Hello.

    Does disabling the HID-Complaint Touch Screen driver resolves the issue? If yes, we suggest that you disable it and see if your device go into Sleep mode after a period of inactivity.

    We also suggest to check if the settings of the Power Options of your device are set so that the device will go into Sleep mode after a period of time. You may follow the steps below to check is Sleep mode is enabled on your device:

    • Press the Windows button + X, then click on
      Power Options.
    • Click Change when the computer
      sleeps.
    • Change the settings to your preferred settings.

    Keep us updated on the results.

    Regards.
     
    David Haz, Jun 15, 2018
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  4. Monk.e83 Win User

    All windows gathered on main screen after sleep/wait time

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Jun 15, 2018
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