Dual Monitor question (hard to phrase)

[joseph10444]

so i use dual monitors.

is it possible when using the main monitor (laptop monitor 1366 x 768) in full screen mode (eg a game) and clicking to the other monitor without the full screen program going back to the desktop??

because whenever i play a game and want to click something on the other monitor, let's say to chat with somebody, the full screen program immediately goes back to the desktop..

is there any program to fix this? or any manual ways to go around this?
Much thanks!!!

 

[WindowsStar]

If you find a fix for this let me know. I have been trying to get this to work since Windows XP. Ugh!

 

[omegatron]

If you find a fix for this let me know. I have been trying to get this to work since Windows XP. Ugh!

+ 1

 

[Lordbob75]

I play EVE like this, and that frustrated me too.

Then I found out that I can play in Windowed mode, and use Gamers Window Relocator to center the Game Windows, and I can swap back and forth constantly (and do).

This probably wont work well with FPS (you will need to unlock the mouse), but works great for MMOs or RPGs.

~Lordbob

 

[omegatron]

I play EVE like this, and that frustrated me too.

Then I found out that I can play in Windowed mode, and use Gamers Window Relocator to center the Game Windows, and I can swap back and forth constantly (and do).

This probably wont work well with FPS (you will need to unlock the mouse), but works great for MMOs or RPGs.

~Lordbob

Figures you would need a third party application...

"I'm a gaming PC. And Windows 7 was not my Ideal."

 

[Lordbob75]

I play EVE like this, and that frustrated me too.

Then I found out that I can play in Windowed mode, and use Gamers Window Relocator to center the Game Windows, and I can swap back and forth constantly (and do).

This probably wont work well with FPS (you will need to unlock the mouse), but works great for MMOs or RPGs.

~Lordbob

Figures you would need a third party application...

"I'm a gaming PC. And Windows 7 was not my Ideal."

:roflmao:

There is another way: Hit Window application, then simply MOVE it to where you want. If you can do it, you can also create a custom resolution to use that is slightly smaller than your Screen, and it will fit well.

I have had no problems for GWR, works great.

~Lordbob

 

[joseph10444]

hmm GWR, as i click on relocate (x64) it does nothing...
and it's on windowed mode of my screen resolution...

 

[Lordbob75]

hmm GWR, as i click on relocate (x64) it does nothing...
and it's on windowed mode of my screen resolution...

Have you set the game into the program? I think you may need to start it after you start the game...

TBH, I don't remember. Try messing with it, and reading the website.

~Lordbob

 

[joseph10444]

npoe it doesnt work, both on 64 and 86..
also it's a downer that their forum doesn't exist

 

[Lordbob75]

Hmmm, thats odd.

Perhaps just use the other method for now?

~Lordbob

 

[richyrichuk]

i have the same issue, like to use both my screens. generally i just use window mode, but i tend just to alt+tab my windows and just switch just takes around 3-4 seconds to kick back in when i switch back to my game.

its full screen so u cant use another app with a fullscreen going off.


but a general good program for dual screen monitors is UltraMon

 

[joseph10444]

what's the other method?

 

[Lordbob75]

what's the other method?

Setting it to a resolution just below your monitor's, then manually reposition it.

~Lordbob