Windows 10: How to stop apps/tabs/windows from switching to secondary monitor

I have a 27 inch gaming monitor, and a 5 inch for hardware temps and stuff. when i turn off the main monitor it makes my apps/tabs/windows switch to the 5 inch monitor and screws up the sizing if that makes sense. how do i make it so it doesn't switch to the secondary monitor when i turn off the main?

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Repositioning app window on dual monitor, Windows 10

Hi Dreed,

Thank you for your response.

In this case, we would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and check.

1. Launch Skype.
2. Drag the Skype Window to secondary monitor.
3. Resize the window as per your preference.
4. Maximize the Window and Restore Down.
5. Then close the skype window in secondary monitor.
6. Then try re-launching and check if the issue resolves.

Regards.

 

apps not working on secondary drive

Hi Lomavista,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• Do you get any error message?
• Which apps are you referring to?

Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

Step 1: Install all app updates from Windows Store.

Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store

Step 2: I suggest you to download and run the app troubleshooter from the below link and check if it helps.

Run the Windows App Troubleshooter

Do let us know if you are able to use all apps from secondary drive. Thank you.

 

How to automatically dim secondary monitor, when app is fullscreen?

Related wish: The ability for an app to be full screen on one monitor while another app is full screen on the other monitor, and a hotkey that can switch input focus between each app(screen) without breaking the full screen of either app. For instance it would be nice to be able to play a game full screen on one monitor while playing a movie full screen on another monitor, but as far as I know right now if I click on the other screen the movie reverts back to windowed mode(the same is true of games that allow me to move my mouse over to the other screen) =/ Another related situation is having a full screen movie on one monitor while browsing the web on another monitor; clicking away from the movie onto the other screen makes it go to windowed mode.

Just like windows have input focus it would be nice if screens had a mode where you could switch input focus between the screens to allow an app to be full screen on each monitor.