Windows 7 switch windows between screens

This isn't all of it either The only way to fix this is to save all my work, close the app, and then re-open the app with all my work. Fun times. So are there any future fixes planned for this? I have tried everything and nothing fixes this problem. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Previous Next.

Afzal Taher. Hi mdorais, Thank you for visiting Microsoft Answers. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Afzal Taher's post on October 30, Afzal, thanks for the official answer, and I appreciate mdorais for asking this first. I've been following threads on this same topic because I have the same issue.

In addition, the KVM switch was costly to begin with, so price is a big issue. Is there simply a way to revert to older behavior or ignore this annoying resize problem?

I have a co-worker with the exact same computer, KVM switch, and Windows 7 and he says he did something and it fixed the problem Unfortunately he can't remember what he did. If Microsoft's only answer is buy a new switch, which is quite expensive, then it's more feasible for me to install my previous version of Windows that worked fine. Windows 7 isn't worth buying a new KVM switch for. Thanks anyway. Definitely not acceptable in ! You're answer is buy a new switch?

You're kidding, right? Can't MS put out a patch to stop the polling of the monitors for EDID info which is what I think is happening with my system I have a DVI monitor connected directly, and a vga monitor going thru an old Belink OmniView KVM which is set up for extended desktop, and whenever you open a window ie for example on the VGA, the system moves the window back to the DVI and flashing of both monitors start happening. Truth Telling Fool.

This is a ridiculous answer "Buy new hardware". When I switch between my devices the Windows 7 device reverts to x and I can't override it. I used to be able to just go to device manager in Vista and tell it to scan for hardware changes and then the screen resolution would allow me to switch the device back to x Now I can't do that in Windows 7.

I really just want to know if there is a way to force Windows 7 to let me try a higher resolution that what it thinks is possible. Any way to do this? All, I found a workaround for my situation. It is a crummy workaround, but it works for me. When I plug it back in Windows 7 picks up the change and switches the display resolution back to my full resolution. In reply to Truth Telling Fool's post on November 10, This is convenient when you need to change the display settings during your presentations with a projector connected to your laptop.

Here are two methods to set up multiple monitors in Windows 7. Make sure that you connect the external monitors to your laptop or your desktop computer first. Select one of the following options according to your needs: The screen shot for this step is listed below.

Right-click any empty area of your desktop, and then click Screen resolution. The screen shot for this step is listed below. Click the Multiple displays drop-down list, and then select Extend these displays , or Duplicate these displays. Note If you cannot see the additional monitor s listed, click Detect.

If does not work, try restarting your computer and do step 1 to 2 again. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. A subscription to make the most of your time. Try 1 month free. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you!