Windows 10: Extra screens when icon dragged over edge of screen

Discus and support Extra screens when icon dragged over edge of screen in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; If I move an icon to the edge of my screen and then off the screen to left or right, a new screen slides into view and two dots briefly appear at the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Robfuscate, Aug 30, 2020.

  1. ROBFUSCATE
    Robfuscate Win User

    Extra screens when icon dragged over edge of screen


    If I move an icon to the edge of my screen and then off the screen to left or right, a new screen slides into view and two dots briefly appear at the bottom of my screen.

    NOTE: these are not the screens that Task View shows as they have no icons on them, just the background image.


    What is this and how do I turn it off?

    :)
     
    Robfuscate, Aug 30, 2020
    #1
  2. ROSE TER
    Rose Ter Win User

    How can I drag a screen display onto an adjoining satellite monitor?

    Hi Stewart,

    In order for us to assist you dragging a screen to your satellite monitor, you can follow these steps:

    • Move the cursor off each of the four screen edges to see if one of them works.
    • If it does, position the monitors in the Display > Screen Resolution window
      to match the physical placement of the monitors.
    In the event that the previous steps failed to work, you can try these:

    • In the display settings just swap the
      Display1 and Display2 Monitors.
    • Drag the Monitor1 display icon and
      drop it on Monitor2 display icon, this would give you the correct alignment of screens.

    Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have further inquiries.
     
    Rose Ter, Aug 30, 2020
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  3. FRENCHMAN96
    frenchman96 Win User
    Gmail and full screen

    I use w10 and Edge is main browser.

    When I open my Gmail icon on desktop, it WILL NOT open full screen, I have to drag to full screen.

    I have tried to drag, file, exit, as suggested, but next time I try, same again, 1/2 screen.
     
    frenchman96, Aug 30, 2020
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  4. HARSHAVARDHAN RATHOD
    Harshavardhan Rathod Win User

    Extra screens when icon dragged over edge of screen

    lost my Edge icon and printer icon on my desktop

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

    Try the following steps:

    • Type Microsoft edge in the search bar, right click on the Microsoft Edge and select
      Pin to start option.
    • Click on the start icon and, drag and drop the Microsoft Edge icon from the start screen onto the Desktop.
    • Same Step 1 and Step 2 follows for the Printer icon.
    Follow the below walk around if the issue persists:

    You can search the Microsoft Edge and Printer from the place where your OS is installed (Like C:\) then you can right click on those file and select
    Create shortcut option.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Aug 30, 2020
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