To move an app from one screen to another in Windows 10, drag its title bar across to the other monitor, or click the window and press Windows key + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow. The window jumps to the next display and keeps its size and position. Make sure your displays are set to Extend these displays first.
Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) now run until October 12, 2027. These steps also work in Windows 11.
Quick Answer
Select the window and press Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow, or drag its title bar to the other screen.
Move a Window With the Keyboard
- Click the window you want to move.
- Press Windows key + Shift + Right Arrow to move it to the monitor on the right, or Left Arrow for the left.
- If the window is maximized, it stays maximized on the new screen.
Move a Window With the Mouse
- If the window is maximized, double-click its title bar to restore it.
- Drag the title bar toward the edge where the other screen is.
- Keep dragging onto the other screen and release.
Set Up Extended Displays First
- Press Windows key + P and choose Extend.
- Go to Settings > System > Display and drag the numbered boxes so they match where the monitors sit on your desk.
- Click Apply.
If the arrangement doesn’t match, windows will leave the “wrong” side of the screen. See how display numbers work.
Useful Multi-Monitor Settings
| Setting | Where | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Make this my main display | Settings > System > Display | Puts the taskbar clock and new windows on that screen |
| Show taskbar on all displays | Settings > Personalization > Taskbar | Gives each screen its own taskbar |
| Extend / Duplicate / Second screen only | Win + P | Chooses how the screens are used |
First, make sure you extend your display on Windows 11 rather than duplicating it.
Troubleshooting
- The shortcut does nothing: Displays are set to Duplicate. Press Win + P and choose Extend.
- An app always opens on the wrong screen: Move it, then close it normally so it remembers the position. Or set the preferred screen as the main display.
- A window is stuck off screen: Select it on the taskbar and press Win + Shift + Arrow, or Win + Up to maximize it on the current screen.
- You want to turn one screen off: See how to disable a display.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I move all windows to one screen?
Switch to Second screen only or PC screen only with Win + P, and everything moves to the remaining display.
Can I move a full-screen game to another monitor?
Many games use the main display. Switch the game to windowed mode, move it, then return to full screen, or change the main display.
Does this work on a laptop with an external monitor?
Yes. The laptop screen and the monitor act as two displays.
Summary
- Set displays to Extend with Win + P.
- Select the window.
- Press Win + Shift + Left or Right Arrow.
- Or drag the title bar to the other screen.
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