If you use more than one screen with your Windows 11 PC, it can remember where you last opened your apps or folders on each screen. This means when you open them again, they pop up in the same spot. This guide will help you turn this feature on or off easily.

Why is this helpful?

When you unplug a laptop from extra monitors, Windows minimizes the windows on those monitors. When you plug the monitors back in, Windows places everything right where you left it, so you don’t have to move your windows around again.

Learn More from Microsoft

For more tips on using multiple monitors, visit Microsoft’s official page: How to use multiple monitors in Windows – Microsoft Support

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How to Enable or Disable Remembering Window Positions Using Settings

1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Click on System on the left menu, then select Display on the right.
3. Scroll down to find and click the arrow next to Multiple displays to expand the options.
4. Look for the option Remember window locations based on monitor connection.
5. Check the box to turn this on or uncheck it to turn it off.
6. Close Settings when you’re done.

Click here to open Display Settings directly

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How to Enable or Disable Remembering Window Positions Using the Registry (Advanced)

Warning: Editing the Registry can affect your PC. Please make sure to back up your Registry before making changes.

To Enable (default setting):

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v RestorePreviousStateRecalcBehavior /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

To Disable:

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v RestorePreviousStateRecalcBehavior /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

After changing the Registry, restart your PC for the changes to take effect.

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Summary

• Windows 11 can remember where you last placed your windows on different monitors.
• You can turn this feature on or off in Settings or by editing the Registry.
• This helps keep your workspace organized when connecting or disconnecting monitors.
• Adjusting this lets you customize how your windows behave across multiple screens.
• For more help, check out Microsoft Support’s guide on using multiple monitors.