Windows 10: How do you set programs to open on the center monitor of a three monitor setup.

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  1. JOSH GRIFFEN
    Josh Griffen Win User

    How do you set programs to open on the center monitor of a three monitor setup.


    On my windows 10 computer with three monitors, every time I open a program it always opens on whichever monitor is on the right. I have set my middle monitor to be the primary but it always opens on the rightmost monitor. If I use "Rearrange your displays" to put the rightmost monitor underneath my primary monitor, than programs will start opening on the primary monitor. But as soon as I put the secondary monitor back to the right side of my primary one, programs start opening on the secondary monitor again.

    :)
     
    Josh Griffen, Jan 8, 2025
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  2. ARBYTOO
    ARBYTOO Win User

    Opening programs on a twin monitor setup

    I have upgraded to Windows 10.

    I have a twin monitor setup.

    In 8.1 if I clicked on a task bar icon, or full screen live tile, the program started on the same monitor as the task bar.

    In 10 the program always opens on the main monitor.

    The display is "extended" over the two monitors and works fine other than this.

    I can reposition the program to the second monitor, but once closed it will always reopen on the main monitor.

    Anyone got any ideas?
     
    ARBYTOO, Jan 8, 2025
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    Double Monitor Setup is not connecting

    Hi Yuri,

    To setup dual monitors, I suggest you to press Windows + P keys
    and select Extend or the required option and check for status. If you are still unable to setup dual monitor, suggest you to update the Display Adapter driver by following the steps provided below and check for status.

    • Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters.
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update the driver.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 8, 2025
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  4. PATRICIA YU
    Patricia Yu Win User

    How do you set programs to open on the center monitor of a three monitor setup.

    Set specific programs to open on the 2nd Monitor

    Hi,

    As of yet, there is no specific option that allows you to set certain programs to open on a specified display monitor. Programs open on whichever display monitor is chosen as the main monitor.

    For advanced troubleshooting, we suggest that you post your query in our
    TechNet forums     where we have experts who are more knowledgeable regarding the matter.

    Let us know how else we can help.
     
    Patricia Yu, Jan 8, 2025
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