DisplayFusion RSS: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6 DisplayFusion RSS: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:22 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6 RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#22 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:06:05 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#22 DisplayFusion Does it do it with a normal application (instead of a game) if you create a Compatibility rule for it as well? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#21 Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:21:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#21 DisplayFusion
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What other apps does it happen with?


The other I tried was The Division 2, I added it in the same way through compatibility. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#20 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:03:14 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#20 DisplayFusion What other apps does it happen with? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#19 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 17:43:46 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#19 DisplayFusion
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Thanks! Everything in the troubleshooting info and debug log looks correct to me. Maybe the game is forcing itself onto the Windows taskbar? If you setup similar Compatibility rules for other games or apps, does the same thing happen with them?


So I ended up going full "nuke from orbit", uninstalled, cleaned, and reinstalled without importing any of my settings. I then configured everything as I recalled I had and included the recommended fixes. Definitely happening with another application as well, and if I keep taskbars enabled while the application is borderless, the main Windows taskbar ends up jumping from time to time like I mentioned. Current fix for me is to make sure taskbars are disabled when the application is running which isn't the greatest since my main purpose was to have certain functions on certain bars when some games are running. Attaching latest debug. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#18 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:48:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#18 DisplayFusion Thanks! Everything in the troubleshooting info and debug log looks correct to me. Maybe the game is forcing itself onto the Windows taskbar? If you setup similar Compatibility rules for other games or apps, does the same thing happen with them? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#17 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:39:24 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#17 DisplayFusion
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Ah sorry, my bad. It's pinned on 1.3, not 1.2. I misread your previous post. I'm not sure why it would be showing on 1.2, it should only show on 1.1. Could you send me a debug log?

  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Start the game and then alt+tab out
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log


Here's the updated, hope it helps narrow this down. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#16 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:50:02 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#16 DisplayFusion Ah sorry, my bad. It's pinned on 1.3, not 1.2. I misread your previous post. I'm not sure why it would be showing on 1.2, it should only show on 1.1. Could you send me a debug log?

  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Start the game and then alt+tab out
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log
]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#15 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:11:37 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#15 DisplayFusion
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Thanks! From the troubleshooting info, it looks like the FFXIV button is pinned on the right taskbar, and the running button is showing on the left taskbar, so what you're seeing is expected.

DisplayFusion will put the running button on the taskbar where the top-left corner of the window is if the window is full screen or spanned across monitors.


Oh interesting, would you mind highlighting the snippet where you're seeing that info? Taskbar 1.2 should be my main Windows one, and that definitely doesn't have that application pinned so I'm curious regarding my configuration.

Attaching my taskbar (running solo at the moment) picture as well

I've also had some weird behavior lately where the taskbar will move automatically even though it's locked, I'm wondering if this is all related. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#14 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:28:51 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#14 DisplayFusion Thanks! From the troubleshooting info, it looks like the FFXIV button is pinned on the right taskbar, and the running button is showing on the left taskbar, so what you're seeing is expected.

DisplayFusion will put the running button on the taskbar where the top-left corner of the window is if the window is full screen or spanned across monitors. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#13 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:50:40 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#13 DisplayFusion
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Could you attach a copy of your troubleshooting info (steps below), copied while those taskbar buttons are present?


Hey Keith, sorry about the delay; here's the log. I refreshed it, it's set to log "minimal". Let me know if you need a different kind. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#12 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:10:25 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#12 DisplayFusion Could you attach a copy of your troubleshooting info (steps below), copied while those taskbar buttons are present? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#11 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:41:01 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#11 DisplayFusion
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So the full screen thing is still an issue?


To be fair I haven't messed with fullscreen too much, came down with a flu and I've been away from the PC more than normal. I'll have to play around with it later, but to be perfectly honest I prefer borderless for most things.

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For the taskbar buttons, are you referring to the buttons for the borderless game windows?


So for example, I have taskbar 1.1, 1.2(windows), 1.3. If I open an application and tab out of it like for example FFXIV, the app icon in the taskbar will show on 1.1 and 1.2. I checked to make sure it's not like a pin or something that's stuck, and it's only doing it for that application and it's the only application I placed in as a rule you suggested. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#10 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:52:37 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#10 DisplayFusion So the full screen thing is still an issue?

For the taskbar buttons, are you referring to the buttons for the borderless game windows? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#9 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:00:57 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#9 DisplayFusion
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Ok, for the full screen issue, can you tell me whether the "Allow taskbar reloading while full screen..." option is enabled or disabled on the DisplayFusion Settings > Taskbar tab?


This option is currently disabled.

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For the borderless issue, if you create a rule for the game on the DisplayFusion Settings > Compatibility tab, and in the rule, enable the "Disable Application Hooks" option, does that make any difference?


This fixed borderless!!! Not only that, but it also maximizes windows properly, assuming having to do with snaps activating tabbed out.

The game I'm currently focusing on I do want in borderless, so this is quite awesome and definitely solves that problem, good to know how to change this for any other application if needed. I'm curious though if you expected the full screen related to be disabled or enabled, so I'm definitely interested in learning more.

EDIT: Quick followup; since the change, the left taskbar is showing "relevant" windows from the main (middle) task bar which was not the behavior previously. Assuming this has to do with hooks? Any way to avoid? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#8 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:07:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#8 DisplayFusion Ok, for the full screen issue, can you tell me whether the "Allow taskbar reloading while full screen..." option is enabled or disabled on the DisplayFusion Settings > Taskbar tab?

For the borderless issue, if you create a rule for the game on the DisplayFusion Settings > Compatibility tab, and in the rule, enable the "Disable Application Hooks" option, does that make any difference? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#7 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:03:38 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#7 DisplayFusion The process essentially will refuse to be fullscreened, it's almost as if it thinks that I'm tabbed out; if you attempt to alt-tab into it or click it, it'll try catching focus then immediately tab back out. If I only disable taskbars it seems to work slightly better but it'll only allow fullscreen. Borderless won't work as splits force 3 monitors instead of one surround no matter what I change. As of right now if I want to play anything borderless in surround I have to disable DF. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#6 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:46:53 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#6 DisplayFusion What happens if you don't exit DisplayFusion before launching the game? ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#5 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:37:07 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#5 DisplayFusion Apologies for necro bumping, however this is actually related to an issue I'm currently having, and that is DF not prompting or asking at all to disable nVidia helpers. Currently I have to exit out of DF to play anything borderless/fullscreen in surround :( ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#4 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:44:20 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#4 DisplayFusion Ok, could you try the following?
  • In the Settings > Advanced Settings window, make sure that the "Don't check Nvidia processes" option is set to "DisplayFusion will prompt you..."
  • Restart DisplayFusion
  • When prompted to disable the Nvidia helpers, click Yes
  • Reboot

That should resolve these issues that you're running into. Please let me know if you still run into any trouble at all.

Thanks! ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#3 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:17:27 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#3 DisplayFusion There are. There's a regular one and an x64 one. ]]> RE: Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#2 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:17:49 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6#2 DisplayFusion Can you check the Windows Task Manager to see if there are any "nvsmartmaxapp" processes running? ]]> Nvidia Surround auto-split problem https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:00:04 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/nvidia-surround-auto-split-problem/?ID=c71edc94-973e-4af7-8d13-60e158f1c8b6 DisplayFusion So I'm running 3 monitors in an nvidia surround setup, and I have the "auto-split eyefinity and nvidia surround monitors" option checked. I have the taskbar set to single monitor, so it only shows up on the center monitor.

At least, that's what it's supposed to be set up as.

Sometimes when toggling windows to maximize or minimize, or when putting focus on a new window, the taskbar stretches across all three monitors as though they are one monitor. Other times, a window that I have stretched across all three monitors (though not actually "maximized") decides to shrink to fit inside only the far left one.

The taskbar fixes itself within a few seconds, with some screen stuttering and glitching. This is annoying.
The window resizing itself to fit inside one monitor requires manually resizing the window. This is maddening.

What is going on? ]]>