Windows 10: How to disable Windows opening programs on inactive monitors?

Discus and support How to disable Windows opening programs on inactive monitors? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi all, I have 3 monitors in my setup and I am really getting annoyed how Windows 10 starts a program on the last used monitor. I sometimes turn one... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Shawn.exe, Nov 14, 2018.

  1. Shawn.exe Win User

    How to disable Windows opening programs on inactive monitors?


    Hi all,


    I have 3 monitors in my setup and I am really getting annoyed how Windows 10 starts a program on the last used monitor. I sometimes turn one or more of my monitors off when I am not using them, but never my main one since it is broken.


    Is there any way I can disable this behavior? Regedit perhaps?


    I've seen some posts saying to have programs half on one monitor or to press Win+P to cancel projection, but these solutions don't work for me. I would like to disable the feature entirely so programs open ONLY on my main monitor.


    Thanks in advance.

    Shawn.

    :)
     
    Shawn.exe, Nov 14, 2018
    #1

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    smartali89, Nov 14, 2018
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  3. Erika Aro Win User
    Open a Program on any Monitor where I open at?

    Hi,

    Regardless of how many monitors are set up on a computer, one main display is allowed. For your security, we cannot offer any third-party applications that are not approved by Microsoft.

    Alternatively, you can follow the steps below on how can an application open in a specific monitor:

    • Open an application, then drag it to the monitor you want it to open.
    • Restore down the application (window mode). To do so, press the Windows
      key + the Arrow down key on your keyboard.
    • Close the application by clicking the X mark icon.
    • Relaunch the application to confirm.

    Note that this workaround may or may not work for all applications.

    Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.
     
    Erika Aro, Nov 14, 2018
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  4. Vijay B Win User

    How to disable Windows opening programs on inactive monitors?

    Opening programs on second monitor, not main monitor

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I would suggest you to try the following steps.

    1. Right click a free area of the desktop, select "properties"

    2. Click the "settings" tab

    3. Click the mouse on the seconary monitor grapic,

    4. UNCHECK the box "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor"

    5. Click the primary monitor graphic

    6. Make sure that "use this device as primary monitor" is CHECKED

    If you're not sure which is 1 and which is 2, tap the "identify" button. It should display a huge, gigantic "1" on the primary monitor.

    Or if that does not work, right click the application on the Taskbar, click Move, then use the arrow keys to move the program. The mouse cursor locks to the program window and you can use the mouse to position the program
    on your screen, you just have to use the arrow keys initially.

    Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other issues with Windows in future.
     
    Vijay B, Nov 14, 2018
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