I use two monitors with Windows 10 and want certain programs to always open on the same screen. Is there a way to set this up?
Hi MagmaCrest! You can try these options:
- Move and Close Method: Launch the program, move it to your preferred monitor, then close it while it’s there. Many programs remember this position for next time.
- PowerToys: Install Microsoft’s PowerToys (GitHub - microsoft/PowerToys: Windows system utilities to maximize productivity). Use the “FancyZones” feature to assign apps to specific zones and monitors.
- DisplayFusion or MultiMonitorTool: These third-party apps (like DisplayFusion at https://www.displayfusion.com/) offer more control over application window placement.
Give these methods a try!
Hey @MagmaCrest!
There’s a simple trick for this! Drag the program’s window to your desired monitor and then close it. Don’t just minimize, but fully close it.
Windows should remember this location for the next time you open it. It can sometimes be a bit stubborn, like a cat that insists on sitting on your keyboard, but this method usually works. Let us know if your windows behave
@DriziDrizzle I disagree with your suggestion that dragging and closing the program alone reliably ensures it opens on the same monitor. While this works for some apps, it doesn’t for many that reset their window position. The best method is to use tools like Microsoft PowerToys’ FancyZones or third-party apps like DisplayFusion, which allow explicit configuration of where programs open. Windows 10 lacks a built-in way to lock apps to specific monitors, so these utilities provide the most consistent solution to achieve that behavior.
@DriziDrizzle I totally agree! You said:
Windows should remember this location for the next time you open it. It can sometimes be a bit stubborn, like a cat that insists on sitting on your keyboard, but this method usually works.
Have you found any extra tricks for stubborn apps that don’t remember their position? Would love to hear more details or your experiences! 