Can anyone share what software they use in order to maintain application windows in the same position as they were when putting the computer to sleep or when monitors turn back on after a period of inactivity? It seems that most of my windows are shifting around after waking up the computer. I like Windows 10 but never claimed it to be perfect. This is one of the annoyances that I like to remove.
Windows 10 app windows all shifting around after waking computer
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Had same issues with Windows 7. The problem has never been solved. There is a chance it's related to the fact that some of my screens are driven via usb -video adapter and that when Windows wakes up those displays come back live with a few seconds delay and windows may think they are not connected anymore and hence shifts app windows to those screens that are immediately recognized. it's just a hunch though.
I had nothing but grief and video driver conflicts using USB video adapters...
That is a very strong possibility they are the cause...
Simple enough to trouble shoot...
eliminate the USB adapters, uninstall their drivers and attach only conventional screens...
Dollars to Donuts, the issue is resolved sans the USB adapters...
That is a very strong possibility they are the cause...
Simple enough to trouble shoot...
eliminate the USB adapters, uninstall their drivers and attach only conventional screens...
Dollars to Donuts, the issue is resolved sans the USB adapters...
Unfortunately, after looking into it, this app does not help much. Its great to arrange windows but does not lock app windows to a specific screen or the like. Also it does not seem to work with Java App windows such as TWS even for the basic functionality it was designed for. But thanks again, was worth a try.
I can do that but have so far not because its pointless, I need the screens and adapters and hence I look for solutions rather than the cause. But thanks for pointing out ways to pinpoint the issue.
Do you have access to IT support that can assist you?
Have you tried changing ports / cables?
Have you tried switching main screen in Display Properties in Windows Control Panel (where it is now is anyone's guess)?
Had the same issue with two HDMI monitors that supported other connections too. Got it to work for the most part by troubleshooting like this, but it's really an issue with Windows and drivers. It's good to try all your options, for narrowing down the problem but may also give you one that works better.
Have given up on Windows and use Linux as main OS. It's not perfect, but it's mine to tinker with freely without anyone but the best snoopers snoopin'.
If it is a driver conflict... there really is no other solution other than eliminate the conflict...
#1 rule in troubleshooting. Only change one variable at a time...
It may be pointless, but easier to find a solution with a solid base line...
Good luck, just solved a graphics issues at office network on newly built system.
User complained of blinking screen on multi-monitor setup - I thought it was due to new equipment. Ended up an intermittent cable. Simple to locate starting from scratch...
#1 rule in troubleshooting. Only change one variable at a time...
It may be pointless, but easier to find a solution with a solid base line...
Good luck, just solved a graphics issues at office network on newly built system.
User complained of blinking screen on multi-monitor setup - I thought it was due to new equipment. Ended up an intermittent cable. Simple to locate starting from scratch...