Windows 10: Monitor opening programs in second display when unlocked, and already on PC only setting

Discus and support Monitor opening programs in second display when unlocked, and already on PC only setting in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, My PC is an asus zenbook. I use it with a second display when I am at my desk, but when I am undockedit is still opening applications in the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Madison Pass, Aug 13, 2023.

  1. Monitor opening programs in second display when unlocked, and already on PC only setting


    Hello, My PC is an asus zenbook. I use it with a second display when I am at my desk, but when I am undockedit is still opening applications in the other screen. I have tried the Windows key and P to switch to "PC screen only", which has not resolved the issue. The computer says "we did not find another display" when undocked, but continues to open applications in the other screen where I cannot access them. How can I fix this?

    :)
     
    Madison Pass, Aug 13, 2023
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  2. Opening programs on second monitor, not main monitor

    Ok,

    Well I go to display settings, and there is no check box for extend to this monitor. There is however Duplicate displays, Display only 1, or Display only 2. None of which are the correct answer. I go to one and yes the primary monitor box is checked.
    On 2 it is unchecked. This is also how I had it in Windows 7 and 8 / 8.1. It still does not solve programs opening on monitor 1 when I want them to open on monitor 2 because I am busy with something on monitor 1. Never had the issue with Windows 7 or 8
    / 8.1, but I am with Windows 10.

    As for the second suggestion, I right clicked on an item in the taskbar and it did not display a move, it just opened up. Again, if I selected it from the taskbar or start menu on the second display it opens up on display 1. This is the behavior that I
    do not want to happen. Why is this so hard to understand. Something important going on with Display 1, need to open up something else, open it on display 2, if I select it from there, not on display one. It then opens on display 1, which then minimizes
    the program that was open on display 1, sometimes closing it out. If I am selecting it from display 2, I want it to open on display 2. I can't have two main monitors. But a feature that worked in previous versions, and worked well, should at least work
    in this version. Otherwise all I can say is that the developers borked that one away. So no the issue is still not fixed, and it is completely pissing me off.
     
    Michael R. Mastro II, Aug 13, 2023
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  3. RocioRRR Win User
    Display Settings for Second Monitor

    Display setting is not working for my second monitor since installing Windows 10 on my PC. It does not allow me to set up second monitor, please help. Have check driver set up, still not working.
     
    RocioRRR, Aug 13, 2023
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  4. Monitor opening programs in second display when unlocked, and already on PC only setting

    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, Aug 13, 2023
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