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windows popping up offscreen, how do I move them back?

Anonymous
2013-01-07T16:25:58+00:00

I generally use 2 monitors.  I am down to 1 now and some programs I use, the popups I think are popping up off the single screen I have now.  Is there something I can do to move any of those offscreen windows back to the one screen I have now?

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-01-08T13:10:45+00:00

    Thanks but this doesnt seem to have any answers.  All I see is that when you unplug one of the monitors, everything returns to normal which it pretty much does but I have a couple things that are not.  Specifically, one program I bring up.  I will click on some printer settings and the next window that comes up, its no where to be seen.  From what I am guessing, its off the side of the screen and I dont have control of the main window anymore because when I hit ESC, I get control back because its closing the window that I cant see.  This is something that Ive seen happen every now and then for years with Windows but never really seen a fix or reset for it.  Is there no command I can press that will auto move everything back to the center so I can see again when I only have 1 monitor?

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-08T06:16:40+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community!

    I understand that some pop up is popping up off screen and you are using Single monitor. I will try to help you with this issue.

    I would have you refer the article below:

    Guided Help: Dual monitor setup is easy in Windows 7!

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976064

    Look at the section “Show your desktop on only one monitor” in the below link:

    http://www.microsoft.com/athome/organization/twomonitors.aspx#fbid=vLR_NgKKrx0

    Please post back if you are still experiencing the issue. I will be glad to provide you with the additional options available that you can utilize to get the issue resolved.

    We look forward to hearing back from you.

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