Windows 7 - Reset windows position

**SlackerITGuy** · 03-31-2010

So a friend of mine runs a 3 monitor setup (lucky SOB), but one of his monitors died on him last night (can't remember if it's the 2nd or 3rd one). Anyways, he had a window that he last opened on the now deceased monitor lol. How can he reset the windows position to Windows 7 default?

Thanks.

**osholt** · 03-31-2010

Select the program window he wants to rescue on the taskbar then tell him to hit Alt+Space then M. Now he can use the arrow keys to move the window back onto the visible displays.

I hope this is of use.

Oli

**Brink** · 03-31-2010

Hello Cheeriokilla,

In addition, right click on the open (unminimized) window's taskbar thumbnail preview and click on Move. You can now press a arrow key, then either drag the window over with the mouse or continue using the arrow keys to manually drag the window back to an active display. When it's back, left click or press enter to drop it.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**SlackerITGuy** · 03-31-2010

Both tips worked.

Thanks you guys. Really.

Rep!

**MrJukes** · 03-31-2010

You can also use Win+Left Arrow or Win+Right Arrow a few times to Aero Snap the window back to a visible monitor. Also Win+Shift+Left/Right Arrow will make a window jump monitors directly.

**Brink** · 03-31-2010

You're welcome Cheeriokilla. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.

**osholt** · 03-31-2010

Quote: Originally Posted by cheeriokilla

Both tips worked.

Thanks you guys. Really.

Rep!

Thanks, glad I could be of assistance.

Oli