Windows dual monitor desktop

Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Previous Next. Hi, Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum. I will certainly help you with this.

Please refer: How to: manage running programs and virtual desktops using Task View in Windows 10 Let us know if you need further assistance. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to A. User's post on August 21, Unfortunately, the referenced article contains no information about using multiple monitors with virtual desktops.

In reply to afBeaver1's post on May 3, I'm also having an issue with Windows 10, but maybe not what everyone is having. Martmcd Independent Advisor. In reply to Agent66's post on July 7, I'm not entirely clear what it is you are trying to achieve.

In reply to Martmcd's post on July 7, Maybe I should explain the setup - I have two 24 inch monitors. I use both for work and for personal. This a typical day for me - Morning before work : I have my first cup of coffee, watch TV or YouTube, check personal email, surf the web, whatever. Morning during work : Once my work day officially begins, I will switch to a work virtual desktop WVD. Here is what I can't do with Windows 10 virtual desktops - I can't pin work apps to just my work virtual desktop, so I just have work related items pinned to the taskbar I can't move applications from one monitor to another.

The windows will be in a mess and it increases the difficulty for you to find what you need exactly. Therefore, dual monitor setup is needed. This post of MiniTool shows you how to change primary monitor on Windows 10 laptop or desktop when necessary.

In short, a monitor is an output device connected to computer to display information. This is usually done on the 2nd external monitor. Its super annoying! Attachments: Up to 10 attachments including images can be used with a maximum of 3. Same issue, multiple docking stations later and the problem isn't resolved. The docking station companies didn't have an answer.

I googled and tried the DIY fixes. I purchased a new laptop and regret updating to windows 11 right now. Getting a multitude of errors and annoyance. Think they are a fixed; a driver update and they are back again. Hi ,. Windows 11 will finally resolve this widely criticized multi-monitor issue. Hello, I'm facing a lot of problems in windows with multiple screens. Whenever I wake up the monitors from sleep mode, all windows moved to one place and the size also be changed. In Display settings, select and drag the display to where you want.

Do this with all the displays you want to move. When you're happy with the layout, select Apply. Test your new layout by moving your mouse pointer across the different displays to make sure it works like you expect.

After you're connected to your external displays, you can change settings like your resolution, screen layout, and more. Windows will recommend an orientation for your screen. If you change the orientation of a monitor, you'll also need to physically rotate the screen. For example, you'd rotate your external display to use it in portrait instead of landscape.

Here's what you can choose. See your desktop across multiple screens. When you have displays extended, you can move items between the two screens. Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows. Troubleshoot connecting Surface to a second screen. Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector.