Window Manager for multiple monitors

DaveV said:
I had a similar windows reshuffling problem for months. I tried most of the solutions suggested on the Internet, which were mostly related to updating the graphics driver. Finally, I found the solution. The problem was that Windows could not restore the positions on a monitor connected with a DisplayPort cable. I switched the using an HDMI cable and the problem disappeared.
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sigh ...
my graphic cards have
( 3 DP, 1 HDMI ) * 2 ports.

WHY why why ?!?!
either Microsoft is not smart, or Nvidia / graphic card maker is not smart.


I wonder how security firm, NASA .... fix this problem.
they use hundreds of monitors.
 
maxinger said:
WHY why why ?!?!
either Microsoft is not smart, or Nvidia / graphic card maker is not smart.
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I think video card makers want to have a product that anyone might buy whether they have DP or HDMI display.

Some of Nvidia's lines of cards have eliminated HDMI and have only DP. Whether the user has DP monitors or "TV as monitor", there is no need for HDMI port on video card as there are DP-HDMI cables which work perfectly well.
 
BigCandyBunny said:
Looks like the OP's challenge has been forgotten. PowerToys' FancyZones fixes his problem across several monitors :sneaky:
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I looked at it online but it seems to me it offers to split multiple layouts on each monitor, rather than setting one wide layout across multiple monitors.
 
maxinger said:
sigh ...
my graphic cards have
( 3 DP, 1 HDMI ) * 2 ports.
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At least you should be able to test to see if the DP ports are the problem. Disconnect the DP cables, arrange your desktop on the remaining HDMI, let it go to sleep, then resume and see if the problem goes away.

Also, does your PC support video over USB-C. If yes, that is another option.
 
BigCandyBunny said:
Looks like the OP's challenge has been forgotten. PowerToys' FancyZones fixes his problem across several monitors :sneaky:
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I downloaded it and created one entire layout that spans my two monitors. Enabled the "allow to span across monitors" option. Drag an app like Android-Studio and press Shift, then the app window snaps to span both screens.
 
deanstreet said:
I downloaded it and created one entire layout that spans my two monitors. Enabled the "allow to span across monitors" option. Drag an app like Android-Studio and press Shift, then the app window snaps to span both screens.
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Glad it worked for you!
 
DaveV said:
At least you should be able to test to see if the DP ports are the problem. Disconnect the DP cables, arrange your desktop on the remaining HDMI, let it go to sleep, then resume and see if the problem goes away.

Also, does your PC support video over USB-C. If yes, that is another option.
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I went to rearrange my monitors and the DP/HDMI cables.
I connected the 2 most 'important' monitors using HDMI cables
(since there are only 2 hdmi ports, and 6 DP ports on the graphic cards).


It seems to minimize windows reshuffle
problem.
At least, now I don't have to waste minutes rearranging the windows
after Unlock.

Those DisplayPort engineers (or whoever / whatever ) ought to be shot for
creating a new thing with a new problem.
 
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maxinger said:
I went to rearrange my monitors and the DP/HDMI cables.
I connected the 2 most 'important' monitors using HDMI cables
(since there are only 2 hdmi ports, and 6 DP ports on the graphic cards).


It seems to minimize windows reshuffle
problem.
At least, now I don't have to waste minutes rearranging the windows
after Unlock.

Those DisplayPort engineers (or whoever / whatever ) ought to be shot for
creating a new thing with a new problem.
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Now I spend < 5 seconds to rearrange the windows after UNLOCK

Previously I had to spend minutes.
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