When the second monitor is gone ...

[JMF]

Here's a tricky one I can't figure out:

I attach a second monitor, and extend my desktop onto it.

Then I start a program (in this case it's PSPad, but there have been
others). The program brings up a window on the first monitor. I drag the
window over to the second monitor. I work a little, then close the program.

At some point, I detach the second monitor. For example, the first monitor
was my laptop and I take it on the road, leaving behind the second monitor
at home.

Now, having only the one monitor, I open that same program again. It puts
its window on the non-existent second monitor (!) That is, it "remembers"
where the window was when it last closed, and puts it there again.

Since that second monitor is non-existent, I can't get to the window. I
can't get the window back onto the first monitor. The only way I can do it
is by re-attaching the second monitor and moving it over.

Surely there is a way to get it back without having to re-attach the second
monitor?

Thanks for any ideas,

John

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Here's a tricky one I can't figure out:

I attach a second monitor, and extend my desktop onto it.

Then I start a program (in this case it's PSPad, but there have been
others). The program brings up a window on the first monitor. I drag the
window over to the second monitor. I work a little, then close the
program.

At some point, I detach the second monitor. For example, the first monitor
was my laptop and I take it on the road, leaving behind the second monitor
at home.

Now, having only the one monitor, I open that same program again. It puts
its window on the non-existent second monitor (!) That is, it "remembers"
where the window was when it last closed, and puts it there again.

Since that second monitor is non-existent, I can't get to the window. I
can't get the window back onto the first monitor. The only way I can do it
is by re-attaching the second monitor and moving it over.

Surely there is a way to get it back without having to re-attach the
second monitor?

Thanks for any ideas,

John

You could untick the tick box "Extend my desktop to this monitor" (see here:
http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/view/full/1874456_kdezs).

 

[HeyBub]

Here's a tricky one I can't figure out:

I attach a second monitor, and extend my desktop onto it.

Then I start a program (in this case it's PSPad, but there have been
others). The program brings up a window on the first monitor. I drag
the window over to the second monitor. I work a little, then close
the program.
At some point, I detach the second monitor. For example, the first
monitor was my laptop and I take it on the road, leaving behind the
second monitor at home.

Now, having only the one monitor, I open that same program again. It
puts its window on the non-existent second monitor (!) That is, it
"remembers" where the window was when it last closed, and puts it
there again.
Since that second monitor is non-existent, I can't get to the window.
I can't get the window back onto the first monitor. The only way I
can do it is by re-attaching the second monitor and moving it over.

Surely there is a way to get it back without having to re-attach the
second monitor?

Thanks for any ideas,

Maybe [Alt-Spacebar] to bring up menu. Pick "Move" and use the arrow keys to
get the window back where you can see it...

 

[Elmo]

Here's a tricky one I can't figure out:

I attach a second monitor, and extend my desktop onto it.

Then I start a program (in this case it's PSPad, but there have been
others). The program brings up a window on the first monitor. I drag the
window over to the second monitor. I work a little, then close the program.

At some point, I detach the second monitor. For example, the first monitor
was my laptop and I take it on the road, leaving behind the second monitor
at home.

Now, having only the one monitor, I open that same program again. It puts
its window on the non-existent second monitor (!) That is, it "remembers"
where the window was when it last closed, and puts it there again.

Since that second monitor is non-existent, I can't get to the window. I
can't get the window back onto the first monitor. The only way I can do it
is by re-attaching the second monitor and moving it over.

Surely there is a way to get it back without having to re-attach the second
monitor?

Thanks for any ideas,

John

Right-click the Taskbar, click "Cascade Windows".

 

[John Favaro]

Many thanks to all. I'll give it a try!

John

Right-click the Taskbar, click "Cascade Windows".

 

[3c273]

If the program is not maximized, you can right click on the taskbar and
choose "move" and then use the arrow keys to move it back to your primary
monitor. If it is maximized, right click and choose "restore" and then you
can move it using the previous instructions.
Louis

 

[John Favaro]

It worked indeed! Thanks!

John

If the program is not maximized, you can right click on the taskbar and
choose "move" and then use the arrow keys to move it back to your primary
monitor. If it is maximized, right click and choose "restore" and then you
can move it using the previous instructions.
Louis

 

[M.I.5¾]

Here's a tricky one I can't figure out:

I attach a second monitor, and extend my desktop onto it.

Then I start a program (in this case it's PSPad, but there have been
others). The program brings up a window on the first monitor. I drag the
window over to the second monitor. I work a little, then close the
program.

At some point, I detach the second monitor. For example, the first monitor
was my laptop and I take it on the road, leaving behind the second monitor
at home.

Now, having only the one monitor, I open that same program again. It puts
its window on the non-existent second monitor (!) That is, it "remembers"
where the window was when it last closed, and puts it there again.

Since that second monitor is non-existent, I can't get to the window. I
can't get the window back onto the first monitor. The only way I can do it
is by re-attaching the second monitor and moving it over.

Surely there is a way to get it back without having to re-attach the
second monitor?

Before disconnecting the second monitor you should uncheck the box which
says "Extend my desktop to this monitor".

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Before disconnecting the second monitor you should uncheck the box which
says "Extend my desktop to this monitor".

.. . . mhm, well, that's pretty much what I suggested to the OP last week.

 

[M.I.5¾]

. . . mhm, well, that's pretty much what I suggested to the OP last week.

Indeed you did. But who reads through all the responses before replying?
It just goes to show what a splendid bit of advice it was. ;-)

 

[HeyBub]

. . . mhm, well, that's pretty much what I suggested to the OP last
week.

In teaching, tell 'em what you're gonna tell 'em, tell 'em, then tell them
what you told them. In medicine, it's see one, do one, teach one.

You're likely to remember things better if it comes in threes. Like
showgirls in your hotel room.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

In teaching, tell 'em what you're gonna tell 'em, tell 'em, then tell them

what you told them. In medicine, it's see one, do one, teach one.

If you're a surgeon then I don't think I would want to be your first patient
(victim?). :-[

You're likely to remember things better if it comes in threes. Like
showgirls in your hotel room.

Ah, now you're talking!