https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209 DisplayFusion RSS: [Win10] Bug: Launching program on Primary monitor opens the program where it was last launched Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:50:45 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#23 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:49:09 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#23 DisplayFusion No worries, glad to hear it! ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#22 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:24:33 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#22 DisplayFusion Wow!
right the info I was in need !!

Thanks a lot

Alain ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#21 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:41:07 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#21 DisplayFusion Ok, no worries! Have you seen this guide yet? It's not 100% reliable on every setup, but does work for most people: https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/automatically-save-and-restore-window-positions-on-sleepresume/?ID=fa98975e-e4ed-45de-afe0-fafad56c7a83#first ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#20 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:12:00 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#20 DisplayFusion oh thanks,
I looked for that, couldnt find them !
(Set CTRL+Shift+S =save /CTRL+Shift+A =resume)

So I'd already set something but not so easy-to-use (see pic)
The issue with both your and mine solution is: It's not dynamic.
And that was what I was trying to obtain.

I know it's easier when you knowingly "leave your desk"
but in my unusual situation there is "no desk" here...
so... (I've set stand-by in 22 minutes)
BUT
I dont know the returning time when I'll leave alone the PC...
door bells, phone calls, etc.. are the main reasons to make me move,
may be chained with something else on the fly
then I stay out of the room for an unespected amount of time.

So thanks.
That suggestion will be precious, easier way to save/resume positions!!!

Alain ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#19 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:31:55 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#19 DisplayFusion Ok, thanks! There's an easier way to get everything back to where it was before standby. Try this out:

• On the Settings > Functions tab, set key combinations on the "Save Window Positions" and "Restore Window Positions from Last Save" functions.
• Before leaving the computer, run the Save function.
• When returning the computer from sleep, run the Restore function.

]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#18 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:57:55 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#18 DisplayFusion 1) Windows/Program will launch and appear only in Main (primary / #1)

2) When I click/activate any open windows on any screen it should be moved to main

Temporary WorkAround - after disabling 2)

Alt+Space move Windows next Monitor
Alt+X Move Windows previous Monitor

(I can activate a window via Click on it /or taskbar/ then Alt-Space it to main)
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WHY I do need that?

because sometime (3 out of 4) W10 returning from stand-by mix window's position...
.... usually all browser's windows end-up on #2 while Discord go in #3
usually that leave nothing on #1

*!*

even if everything was on #1 before stand-by!!
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Getting them back in #1 is now quite easy:
Right hand= one click - Left hand= double Alt-Space

Hopefully I was able to describe the exact situation, but if not ask again !!

Thanks Alain ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#17 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:12:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#17 DisplayFusion Thanks! I'm confused as to what you're trying to achieve here. The Window Focused trigger will fire every time a window gets clicked on (or alt+tabbed to), so it essentially overrides the Window Created trigger rule. Can you tell me what end result you're looking for? Then I can suggest some tweaks to get that going ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#16 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:27:32 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#16 DisplayFusion Thanks Keith !!
Here you are:

Your settings have been successfully exported. ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#15 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:22:36 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#15 DisplayFusion @Alain: Could you send me a backup of your settings? ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#14 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:12:53 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#14 DisplayFusion Hello Keith
I'm back with the same problem

I'll use the same solution.

Seems we've got a W10 recursive.... curse !!!!!

Alain

Update: solution still works


update 2: Working with some caveat - cannot minimize!!
Video attached

Update 3 : Modified "windows create" to "Process create"
- I obtain some random minimizes but otherwise unchanged from attached video.

Update 4 : Minimizing window's button " - " works normally, not taskbar's click

Update 5 : I suppose it chain with ["windows focused" to Primary]
- I cannot reorder the trigger's chain - Sorting out the offending command
- Disabled "send focused to primary" trigger - no problem
- No idea how to avoid instructions conflicts
- NOTE: Alt-Tabbing send progressively all windows to Primary
(how to avoid that as well?) ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#13 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:36:36 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#13 DisplayFusion There's a built-in Function called "Move Window to Primary Monitor," so you can add it to the Trigger rule by choosing Add > Run Function > Move Window to Primary Monitor.

Hope that helps! ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#12 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:19:37 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#12 DisplayFusion Well, I didn't get what I have to set up to open any application on primary display? Is "Mouse Cursor Monitor" a primary monitor?? I don't think so.

Thanks. ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#11 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:40:12 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#11 DisplayFusion No worries, glad to hear it! ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#10 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:35:00 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#10 DisplayFusion gotcha!

Now it work as expected.... Thanks!

Alain ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#9 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:47:17 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#9 DisplayFusion Done.

I will be able to check that at next restart I suppose... ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#8 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 18:57:09 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#8 DisplayFusion Can you take the Monitor Profile condition out of the Trigger rule? ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#7 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:21:04 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#7 DisplayFusion #ver hahahaahaa! I thought so !! hahahaa

>> but please note: UI is different and that made me wondering what I'd been asked to do.

For instance I didn't add any action

Now it seems correct... I will test it in a few minutes 'cause I have plenty of already opened windows!

Alain

No, nothing change.. it "remember" where last it was closed

check new video ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#6 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:07:54 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#6 DisplayFusion It looks like the *.* Trigger is missing the "Move Window to Current Monitor" action, can you add that in and see if it helps?

Note that this won't help with Windows remembering the last position for the window. We don't really have any control over that

And no, I don't run that old version, it's just a screenshot I keep handy because I use it a lot ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#5 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 20:38:59 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#5 DisplayFusion do you really use DF 8.1 rev2 ?

)
hopefully I did what you asked !

Check please while I test and report back...
....
Check done >>> see attached video.

Now the trigger do something like "remember" :

If you close a browser's window on a monitor,
then launching the browser's link from main >>> open browser in "last seen" monitor.
(before it was secondary wherever you last closed it)

It's a step...
.... but got another small W10 update this morning.... that could have also changed something.

Thanks !

Alain ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#4 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:21:21 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#4 DisplayFusion Could you guys try creating a Trigger rule like the attached screenshot? That should hopefully resolve this ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#3 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:25:48 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#3 DisplayFusion Thanks for the extra information, we'll test this out and follow-up soon. ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#2 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:22:28 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209#2 DisplayFusion 3 days ago I received some w10 upgrade.

From then on when I click/launch from main I get Browser on secondary.
I never launch from Secondary.
I may close from secondary.

Case:
DoubleClick on Desktop Browser icon ( main ) > open in secondary
Send it to main > Do a search > close Browser windows.
"Ouch! forgot to check.. !"

Re-DoubleClick on Desktop Browser icon ( main ) > re-open in secondary
Re-Send it to main > Do another search > close Browser windows.

Repeat Ad Libitum ... same result.

Alain
Bad quality video but it should give you an Idea ( you can even see mouse movements !!) ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:26:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/win10-bug-launching-program-on-primary-monitor-opens-the-program-where-it-was-last-launched/?ID=0f66929d-49b7-4772-924a-3d2b5dbbf209 DisplayFusion Assume 3 monitors: A, B, C with A being the Primary monitor. Each monitor has the Program X pinned to the task bar.

Case 1 involving the Primary monitor (faulty): Launch X on A, it opens on A. Then launch X on B, it opens on B. Then launch X again on A, it opens on B.
Case 1 expected result: Launch X on A, it opens on A. Then launch X on B, it opens on B. Then launch X again on A, it opens on A.

Case 2 involving only secondary monitors (correct): Launch X on B, it opens on B. Then launch X on C, it opens on C. Then launch X again on B, it opens on B.

This only occurs on Windows 10, I selected the option to replace the windows multi taskbar with DF's when installing. Version 9.3. ]]>