Windows 10: Why do some apps open on one monitor while others open on the other?

Discus and support Why do some apps open on one monitor while others open on the other? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have two monitors. All my apps used to open on the one designated as primary in Settings. A few months ago, some started opening on the secondary. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Involute, Jul 8, 2019.

  1. Involute Win User

    Why do some apps open on one monitor while others open on the other?


    I have two monitors. All my apps used to open on the one designated as primary in Settings. A few months ago, some started opening on the secondary. I haven’t made any changes to my system, but who knows what Windows has been up to. Is there a way to make all of them open on the primary again?

    :)
     
    Involute, Jul 8, 2019
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  2. Brink Win User

    Mail app will not open on 10041.


    Hello Adam,

    This is the suggested solution below if you haven't already tried it. Why do some apps open on one monitor while others open on the other? :)

    In this Windows 10 build 10041, the Mail, Calendar, and People apps may be broken due to a licensing issue with the Store Beta. To get these apps working again, you need to follow these steps:

    • Open powershell as administrator
    • Run the command Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where-object {$_.packagename –like “*windowscommunicationsapps*”} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –online
    • Re-install Mail, People and Calendar from the Store (green tile)
     
    Brink, Jul 8, 2019
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  3. Edwin Win User
    Mail app will not open on 10041.


    Hey Shawn,
    I did that to no avail, then I ran WSReset.exe; now I'm good on all 3, Mail, Calendar and People! *Confused
    Go figure!

    Store Cache - Clear in Windows 8
     
    Edwin, Jul 8, 2019
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  4. Frick Win User

    Why do some apps open on one monitor while others open on the other?

    Hearthstone open beta

    ... is now open!

    No wait, that's not the word.

    The word is ASS.

    Step 1. Download the client installer.

    Step 2. The installer connects to the server, or at least tries to, overnight during which it just stops several times.

    Step 3. Realize the installer is for the Battle.net unified launcher, and not Hearthstone as such.

    Step 4. Install the Battle.net unified launcher. This may take a few hours, even after it's been downloaded as such, it's still just slow.

    Step 4. Install Hearthstone. Wait for the app to crash a couple of times, wait for it to verify various stuff, then wait for the download to start.

    Step 5. Wait for the download to finish. It is pretty quick actually, unless it just crashes.

    Step 6. ASS

    And no, I still have no compassion for the people bitching about EA servers.
     
    Frick, Jul 8, 2019
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