Windows 10: Applications changing to a different monitor when monitors close after idle

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  1. M.DODGE
    M.Dodge Win User

    Applications changing to a different monitor when monitors close after idle


    Hello, I would like to report an issue that has been happening to me pretty much since Windows XP. Not sure if it was happening before in Windows 3.1/95/98.I have a setup with two monitors. When the monitors close after idle, all applications are automatically going to my main monitor. As a result, everytime I wake up the monitors, I have to manually switch all the apps back to the secondary monitor.I would like to know if there is a way to keep the applications where they are?

    :)
     
    M.Dodge, Aug 4, 2022
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  2. SUMAN_B
    Suman_B Win User

    Monitor settings when close laptop lid

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, we would need some information.

    1. What is the version and
      build of you operating system? In the Search box, type
      winver to get this info.
    2. May I know the Make and the model of the computer and external monitor?
    3. Are you aware of any changes made on your computer before this issue occurred?

    We also suggest following the steps below and check if it makes any difference.

    Since you are facing issue with the Secondary monitor, I would suggest you to
    Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows 10
    and check if it fixes the issue.

    Additionally refer this article on Second
    screen or Projector mode does not persist after you close and reopen a laptop lid    .

    I look forward to your reply.

    Thanks,

    Suman.B

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Suman_B, Aug 4, 2022
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  3. PRABHAVATHI PATIL
    Prabhavathi Patil Win User
    Trouble with 2 monitors

    Hi Tim,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to change the settings to Extended Monitor and check if it helps.

    Please follow below steps:

    • Right Click any ware of the Desktop, and launch Personalization.
    • Go to dual monitor settings under personalization, and change it Extended Monitor.
    Please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.



    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Aug 4, 2022
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  4. NOOR_AZAM
    Noor_Azam Win User

    Applications changing to a different monitor when monitors close after idle

    Applications Not Opening on my External Monitor

    Hello,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    As you are able to view the desktop and task bar on the external monitor, I suggest you to drag the applications from the laptop screen on to the external monitor and check the result.



    However, Windows 10 will open the applications on the primary monitor.

    Windows retains the position of the application that is opened, if the application is opened and dragged to the secondary monitor, upon closing the application and reopening it. The application will open on the secondary monitor.



    Hope it helps.



    Regards,

    Noor Azam S

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Noor_Azam, Aug 4, 2022
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