In a dual-monitor setup, even with a primary monitor always set as monitor
1 (main display), most of the time, when I open a new folder in Windows
file explorer (when none are already open), the new folder display pops up
on the last monitor that had a folder open in it (even if closed).
Likewise, most of the time, a new browser or application window does the
same tagging along like Scooby-Doo, who tags along with Shaggy and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang.
But sometimes they don't.
Sometimes an application window pops up seemingly on whatever monitor it feels like opening up on.
I'm aware of apps like DisplayFusion or UltraMon but they're not running.
I'm also aware of ways to fix a command window to a size, font & location, but this isn't about command windows that are set to open always in the
same spot as these windows move around from monitor to monitor seemingly almost willy nilly.
Is there a Windows setting or logic that controls which monitor
applications pop up on?
the new folder display pops up on the last monitor that had
a folder open in it (even if closed).
But sometimes they don't.
Is there a Windows setting or logic that controls which
monitor applications pop up on?
Arlen,
the new folder display pops up on the last monitor that had
a folder open in it (even if closed).
And at the same position, size and display-mode (list, details, icons, etc) too. Thats the way its supposed to work.
But sometimes they don't.
Google for file-browsers that do not keep its display-mode setting.
Is there a Windows setting or logic that controls which
monitor applications pop up on?
??? You're asking about which monitor a *folder* opens up on, but here you switch to *applications* ? Those two have a rather different mechanism to save/load their preferences you know. All you are doing there is to confuse the matter. :-(
Regards,
Rudy Wieser
....??? You're asking about which monitor a *folder* opens up on, but here
you switch to *applications* ? Those two have a rather different
mechanism
to save/load their preferences you know. All you are doing there is to
confuse
the matter. :-(
I read it as Marion wanting to know if there were a Windows-wide setting
for which screen might retain 'Control', the MAIN screen or the 'last actioned' screen.
Daniel70,
...??? You're asking about which monitor a *folder* opens up on, but here >>> you switch to *applications* ? Those two have a rather different
mechanism
to save/load their preferences you know. All you are doing there is to
confuse
the matter. :-(
I read it as Marion wanting to know if there were a Windows-wide setting
for which screen might retain 'Control', the MAIN screen or the 'last
actioned' screen.
Don't.
He asked "a Windows setting or logic", which are two rather different things and as such cannot be replied to with a single answer - or you must like the answer "yes". :-) And I already mentioned that folders and applications are also two quite things handled quite differently.
iow, he has presented us with a question which needs *four different
answers* to be complete. That doesn't work.
Besides, he could have googled for it and gotten a list of results - including newsgroup posts - of people having the same problem. I would
have just costed him a bit of time.
Regards,
Rudy Wieser
....iow, he has presented us with a question which needs *four different
answers* to be complete. That doesn't work.
Ahh! Well, I just thought I was offering a solution to 'one' of his
implied questions.
Sorry for the noise!!
Daniel70,
...iow, he has presented us with a question which needs *four
different answers* to be complete. That doesn't work.
Ahh! Well, I just thought I was offering a solution to 'one' of
his implied questions.
With most others I would have done the same.
But this is Arlen (marion)
, who has a problem with anything but a perfect answer (ready to use, presented on silver platter). And as he is asking a confusing--
question there is no way you, I or anybody else could deliver it.
By the way: do notice that I replied to the first part of his
question (about folders opening here-and-there), with a suggestion to look/search for a specific issue with them. Chances are that the
solution to that will solve his folder problem too. iow, I still
tried to help him.
Sorry for the noise!!
You have done nothing to be sorry for.
I just wanted to warn you. If you think that you have something that
could help him than do post it. Just don't be surprised if the OP
comes back less than thankfull.
Regards, Rudy Wieser
But this is Arlen (marion)
"Arlen" <=> "Marion"?? Really??
I hadn't made that connection. ;-(
Not that I go looking for such connection, I just try to help.
In a dual-monitor setup, even with a primary monitor always set as monitor
1 (main display), most of the time, when I open a new folder in Windows
file explorer (when none are already open), the new folder display pops up
on the last monitor that had a folder open in it (even if closed).
Likewise, most of the time, a new browser or application window does the
same tagging along like Scooby-Doo, who tags along with Shaggy and the rest >of the Mystery Inc. gang.
But sometimes they don't.
Sometimes an application window pops up seemingly on whatever monitor it >feels like opening up on.
I'm aware of apps like DisplayFusion or UltraMon but they're not running.
I'm also aware of ways to fix a command window to a size, font & location, >but this isn't about command windows that are set to open always in the
same spot as these windows move around from monitor to monitor seemingly >almost willy nilly.
Is there a Windows setting or logic that controls which monitor
applications pop up on?
Is there a Windows setting or logic that controls which monitorMarion, I've done very little work with multiply screens (and not in a loooong time) but could it be that the screen where you last DID
applications pop up on?
something has 'control' .... even if you have moved the mouse to the
other screen??
If so, I don't know if there IS a Windows control w.r.t. that effect.
Is there a Windows setting or logic that controls which monitor >>applications pop up on?
There probably isn't any user controllable 'setting or logic' but I
have a triple monitor setup and my programs open on the same screen
they were closed on.
BTW, I don't see anything from the super troll Rudy Wieser ...
he's mischaracterizing my privacy goals.
Some windows behave just like you'd expect them to.
Only an ignorant super troll like Rudy Wieser is would infest
any thread just for his own gleeful sadistic purpose of posting
endless garbage.
Once Rudy infests a thread, it's dead.
I consider this thread dead as a result of the super troll
disease of Rudy.
The goal is to seek a Windows setting controlling window locations.
The reason I ask is
A. Some windows open up where they were last closed in any given session
B. Yet, some windows open up in the same monitor no matter the session
C. And others are set by Windows system settings where they open up
To continue to add value to the topic, I found out that Windows 11
has a setting for almost exactly what I'm asking for on Windows 10.
Win11: Settings > System > Display > Multiple Displays
[x] Remember window locations based on monitor connection
I found out that Windows 11 has a setting for almost exactly
what I'm asking for on Windows 10.
On Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:42:21 +0100, Peter Johnson wrote :
Is there a Windows setting or logic that controls which monitor
applications pop up on?
There probably isn't any user controllable 'setting or logic' but I
have a triple monitor setup and my programs open on the same screen
they were closed on.
The goal is to seek a Windows setting controlling window locations.
Thanks for letting me know that you have a triple-monitor setup, which is even more complex than the dual monitor my Nvidia card is capable of, and
all your programs open up, in any one boot session, on the last monitor.
I just opened the Tor browser on Monitor 1, and then moved it to Monitor 2, and then closed it on Monitor 2, and then opened it up again from the icon. It opened up the second time on Monitor 2, just like in your experience.
But I opened up CoPilot from the taskbar icon on Monitor 1 and moved it to Monitor 2 and closed it, and when re-opened, it was back on Monitor 1,
which is very much unlike your experience (and more akin to that of mine).
What happens when YOU open up CoPilot on Windows using the icon-creation
a. Right-click on your desktop and choose New > Shortcut
b. In the location field, enter: https://copilot.microsoft.com
c. Click Next, name it 'Copilot' and click Finish
d. Right-click the desktop shortcut and choose Pin to taskbar
e. If desired, change the icon by Properties > Change Icon
And then there's my command window (Runbox > cmd), which *always* opens on Monitor 2 no matter where it was opened, because of the global settings for the command window in the right-click properties popup dialog form of...
Options > Cursor Size = Medium
Font > 36 > CourierNew
Layout > Window Size > Width > 95, Height > 28
Layout > Window Position > Left > 1993, Top > 10
Layout > [_]Let system position windows (is unchecked!)
Notice that last option above is what I was wondering if Windows has.
Is there a "system" setting for where a Window will pop up next?
The reason I ask is
A. Some windows open up where they were last closed in any given session
B. Yet, some windows open up in the same monitor no matter the session
C. And others are set by Windows system settings where they open up
Could it be that Windows will ALWAYS open Windows components (like
Copilot) on the main screen whereas it will let you open other programs where you last closed them??
To be fair ... I've come across _lots_ of "utilities" - both free and
even
paid for! - which do things the OS already can.
On 9/08/2025 9:06 pm, R.Wieser wrote:....>> But this is Arlen (marion)
Daniel70,
"Arlen" <=> "Marion"?? Really?? I hadn't made that connection. ;-( Not
that I go looking for such connection, I just try to help.
Daniel70,
Could it be that Windows will ALWAYS open Windows components (like
Copilot) on the main screen whereas it will let you open other programs
where you last closed them??
Very possible. Apps can decide for themselves which monitor, location and size they will (re)-open.
Some programs will even (try to) detect if they are not (wholly) visible (moved off-screen by mistake and than closed, or on a monitor which is currently not active), and reposition themselves.
Other apps will allow you to select your preferred action.
... others will use whatever Windows chooses for them. Or rather, what the toolset/runtime they were built with and Windows does.
To be fair (and I hesitate to, where Arlen/Marion/whatever-this-week is concerned, but this is a general principle): I've come across _lots_ of "utilities" - both free and even paid for! - which do things the OS
already can (_sometimes_ in a slightly easier fashion, but not
infrequently not even that).--
A. Some windows open up where they were last closed in any given session >> B. Yet, some windows open up in the same monitor no matter the sessionCould it be that Windows will ALWAYS open Windows components (like
C. And others are set by Windows system settings where they open up
Copilot) on the main screen whereas it will let you open other programs where you last closed them??
Rudy is all about sadistically knocking every thread off topic.
Then he provokes his own pissing contest created of his own idiocy.
Hence, I didn't want to respond to Rudy's idiotic claim that just because
an app exists means Windows can't do it natively.
it'll save your blood pressure!
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