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I use a multiple-monitor setup on Windows XP. I would like to be able to move the active window from one monitor to the other with a keyboard shortcut.
I know that I can use Alt+Space, M, or drag the window with the mouse. But is it possible to do this with a single keyboard shortcut?
ViliusK
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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WinSplit Revolution can do this.
Michel
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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Link not longer works – Maks3w – 2014-08-07T06:39:24.390
I really like winsplit, because it gives you the ability to put/size windows on 1/3, 1/2, or 2/3 of the screen (or in the corner of the screen). It's a shame the web site was shut down. – Eric L – 2014-08-16T10:46:30.983
1Hm... the problem is, that in the license agreement there is written: "Noncommercial: You may not use this work for commercial purposes." – ViliusK – 2011-01-18T11:53:02.143
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@ViliusK Winsplit revolution FAQ says the following: The actual licence's "non-commercial" term just means that you can't directly make benefits with WinSplit Revolution. For example, you can't include it in a commercial package of software that you would sell. But as it is a freeware, you can distibute it freely as often as you want. link
– Juha Palomäki – 2013-01-19T12:05:02.927104
In Windows 7 you can instantly move the active window from one monitor screen to another with WIN+Shift+Right/Left.
name
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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2The question was for Windows XP, not Windows 7. – SabreWolfy – 2014-06-22T10:23:25.523
It's one of the top hits on a google search. Fantastic! – Jonesopolis – 2015-04-02T12:30:20.603
8Works in Windows 10. – NightShovel – 2015-09-15T16:31:10.963
Thanks! Life saver :) Full screen game crashed so I had a black screen on my main monitor and anything I opened (like task manager to end the task) opened behind that. – Panagiotis Palladinos – 2015-10-08T06:53:25.080
this does not work with radmin viewer – denfromufa – 2016-07-27T15:38:30.800
4This also works for windows 8, thanks! – Peter Rasmussen – 2013-07-31T05:12:58.327
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You can try Multimon Taskbar. They have a free version. You can use Ctrl-Alt-left/right to move the window between the monitors.
Amjith
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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You might take a look at Ultramon. It provides that feature and many more.
From the linked page:
UltraMon is a utility for multi-monitor systems, designed to increase productivity and unlock the full potential of multiple monitors.
- efficiently move windows and maximize windows across the desktop
- manage more applications with the Smart Taskbar
- control application positioning with UltraMon Shortcuts
- multi-monitor support for desktop wallpapers and screen savers
- mirror your main monitor to secondary monitors for a presentation
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Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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OK, I need freeware/opensource tool. – ViliusK – 2011-01-18T11:46:48.173
Ultramon is fantastic, I can't recommend it strongly enough. Well worth the money IMO. (No, I'm not affiliated :P) – Cam Jackson – 2011-07-08T05:15:14.000
It also integrates well with Taskbar Shuffle, which is very important to have on any Windows pre-7. It lets you rearrange the taskbar via drag and drop. – Cam Jackson – 2011-07-08T05:37:44.870
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MurGeeMon is paid software that can move windows with keyboard shortcuts.
raj
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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MultiMonitorTool is my choice because it can hook to Ctrl+` and works in Windows 8.
luchaninov
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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Something got mixed up, this tool on the screenshot is called "Swap Screen" and is part of Dual Monitor Tools
– friederbluemle – 2013-08-21T21:40:45.0971
You can do this by:
Eduard Florinescu
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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I like ZBar because it's free and good enough for my purposes. You can move a window between monitors with Ctrl+Alt+Arrow. It also gives you a second taskbar which looks more native than Multimon Taskbar (but not as good as Ultramon).
Stephen Jennings
Posted 2011-01-18T08:01:29.987
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OK, I need freeware/opensource tool. – ViliusK – 2011-01-18T08:44:38.670
4This Q is about WinXP, so just for people interested in Win7: WIN+Right/Left Cursor will rotate the current window from current to docked at side of current window, docked at near side of next window, normal in next window, .... eventually (depending on monitor count) to where it started. – Richard – 2011-01-18T12:20:59.727
7@Richard: In Win7 you can move the active window from one screen to the other with WIN+Shift+Right/Left. – MrWhite – 2013-10-07T08:17:30.680