Windows 10: New monitors 'replugs' itself during warm/start up and moves programs and windows

Good day,a few days a ago I purchased two Gigabyte G24F monitors to use as a dual monitor setup. Bug description:Environment: Computer setup with an up-to-date Windows 10 and two Gigabyte G24F monitors using the DisplayPort cables provided with the monitors. Expected Behavior: After turning off and on the 2nd monitor, all windows and programs should at the same place as before. Actual Behavior: After turning off and on the 2nd monitor, all windows and programs are moved to the 1st monitor. Steps to reproduce: Build the setup discripted in 'Enviroment' and open a window or p

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I need to move windows to a new hdd

you are correct, if he already reinstalled windows, he need to reinstall all the programs, he might as well do the same thing on the new drive directly, will be cleaner.

 

Why did the startup window get cleared?

I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.

 

How to get a program to start up on monitor 2

Hello,

You may customize your display and place the icons of the programs that you like in your preferred monitor. To help you resolve your concern, kindly follow these steps:

• Go to Settings and then click System.
• Click Display and then place your programs or icons to monitor 2.
• Click the monitor 2, put a check mark in "Make this my main display" and then click Apply.

Do let us know if you have any other concerns.