Windows 10: Windows always opens on wrong monitor

Discus and support Windows always opens on wrong monitor in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello, I use 4 monitors, 1 is the internal laptop screen, 2 & 3 are external monitors and the fourth is a smart TV. I only use 3 of these when all... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Dent___, Mar 13, 2019.

  1. Dent___ Win User

    Windows always opens on wrong monitor


    Hello,


    I use 4 monitors, 1 is the internal laptop screen, 2 & 3 are external monitors and the fourth is a smart TV. I only use 3 of these when all are connected, the two externals and the TV. When all are connected the laptop screen is disconnected.


    Every day when I wake up I turn on the two monitors and NOT the TV.


    Every time I do this I get a message that the autohidden taskbar has been displayed again. This is some Windows bug that makes all hidden taskbars visible when the TV turns itself off the night before. (I asked for support for that bug for months and no solution so I take it it's just how it is).


    So I have to open the taskbar settings in order to select to autohide the taskbar again.


    This is where the problem I have is.


    When I click on taskbar on the monitor I am looking at and choose "Taskbar settings" it ALWAYS without exception open the Taskbar settings window on the TV that is NOT turned on and that I am NOT working on.


    So I have to turn on the TV and move the Taskbar settings window to the monitor I am using, and then set taskbar to autohide. Then turn off TV again.


    ALL THIS IS STARTING TO BECOME A REALLY TIRING ROUTINE TO HAVE TO DO EVERY DAY AT LEAST ONCE


    Why does the Taskbar setting not open on the monitor you are actually using when you open it?


    Why does the Taskbar settings open on a screen that is obviously turned off, and not on the screens that are ON????????


    Is there a solution?

    :)
     
    Dent___, Mar 13, 2019
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 13, 2019
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  3. Sasqui Win User
    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Mar 13, 2019
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  4. Windows always opens on wrong monitor

    Files on extended monitor not opening

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concerns with opening files in second monitor. I will be glad to assist you with your issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps from the below link and check if it helps:

    To open a Pdf file on the second monitor


    Let us know if it helps. We will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Mar 13, 2019
    #4
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