How do I move my current active window from one monitor to another using a keyboard shortcut?

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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?

score 108 · Answer 1 · edited Feb 28 '12 at 16:55

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In Windows 7 you can instantly move the active window from one monitor screen to another with WIN+Shift+Right/Left.

edited Feb 28 '12 at 16:55

Raystafarian

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answered Feb 28 '12 at 09:09

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score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 05 '11 at 14:15

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WinSplit Revolution can do this.

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edited Dec 05 '11 at 14:15

Gareth

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answered Jan 18 '11 at 08:06

Michel

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score 4 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 06 '11 at 20:53

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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.

answered Mar 06 '11 at 20:53

Amjith

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score 2 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 18 '11 at 08:36

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

score 2 · Answer 5 · edited Dec 05 '11 at 14:04

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MurGeeMon is paid software that can move windows with keyboard shortcuts.

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edited Dec 05 '11 at 14:04

Tamara Wijsman

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answered Jul 15 '11 at 17:26

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score 2 · Answer 6 · answered Feb 09 '13 at 12:24

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MultiMonitorTool is my choice because it can hook to Ctrl+` and works in Windows 8.

answered Feb 09 '13 at 12:24

luchaninov

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score 1 · Answer 7 · answered Jun 12 '17 at 07:16

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You can do this by:

Select the Window with Win+Tab or with Alt+Tab
And then repeatedly press Win+Left

answered Jun 12 '17 at 07:16

Eduard Florinescu

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score 1 · Answer 8 · answered Mar 22 '21 at 05:21

For those reading it in 2021 and later, and using Windows 10, please try:

Win+⬅ to move to the monitor on the left side (or split the screen in half and snap to the left side)

Win+➡ - as above, but right side

Win+⬆ - maximize/restore

Win+⬇ - minimize/restore

For more hotkeys see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/keyboard-shortcuts-in-windows-dcc61a57-8ff0-cffe-9796-cb9706c75eec

score 1 · Answer 9 · answered Jul 08 '11 at 05:03

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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).

answered Jul 08 '11 at 05:03

Stephen Jennings

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How do I move my current active window from one monitor to another using a keyboard shortcut?

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