Windows 10: Multiple displays rearrange windows every time the displays turn off

I have three monitors, of which two are the same model and the third is different. Every time the displays turn off due to the display sleep setting or the computer being locked, the windows are rearranged in at least two different ways. All windows on the monitor that is different, which is set to be the main display, are moved to one of the other monitors. As well, windows that were not maximized, including those which were snapped to one side, are often resized slightly.


All three monitors have the same resolution, 2560 x 1440. The most noticeable difference between the two models of monitor is that the one that is set to be the main display takes slightly longer to turn back on than the other two do. I suspect that Windows will automatically move windows to an available monitor when it thinks that one has been turned off. Assuming this is the case, is the delay before rearranging windows configurable somehow? I haven't had any luck in finding the right search terms to find a conclusive answer.

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Multiple display taskbar

Hi Justin,

Let me guide you now on how to set up multiple displays on a Windows 10 computer. You may follow the steps below to configure the correct display settings for your device.

Here are the steps:

• Right-click on your desktop.
• Select Display settings, then different options will be displayed.
  
• You can either choose Duplicate these displays to sync your activities from the original monitor with the second one or
  Extend these displays to be able to do multiple activities using separate displays.
• After choosing your preferred option, click on Apply.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

 

dual displays rearrange every time monitors go to sleep

Hi,

You may need to reconfigure your display's settings. Follow these steps to make your display settings permanent:

• Close or minimize all open programs.
  
• Right click an empty area.
  
• Select Display settings.
  
• Under Multiple displays, select your desired settings.
  
• Click Identify to verify which monitor is number 1 and number 2.
  
• Click Apply.
  
• Click Keep changes to save the settings.

Let us know the outcome.

 

Multiple display resizing

Hi,

Thank you posting on Microsoft Community.

We understand that you are facing an issue with the extending the display on multiple desktops.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• What is the make and model of your computer?
  
• Did you make any changes to the computer prior to this issue?
  
• Are you using multiple monitors to extend the display or using the multiple desktop screens on a single monitor?

I would suggest you some steps which you can try resolving this issue.

Follow these steps to update graphics drivers.

• Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
  
  
• Search for Display Adapters and expand it.
  
  
• Right click on the graphics driver and select Update driver software.

Uninstall and Reinstall the graphics card drivers and check.

Refer:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_devices/how-to-install-and-update-drivers-in-windows-10/a97bbbd1-9973-4d66-9a5b-291300006293

Note: If you are using the multiple monitors to extend the display then please make sure the resolution of both the monitors are set equally same so that there is no issues with the size or any program or an app.

Keep us informed if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you further.