Cannot Move Programs Between Multiple Monitors (245679)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q245679

If this article does not describe your hardware-related issue, please see the following Microsoft Web site to view more articles about hardware:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/w98?sid=460

SYMPTOMS

When you try to move a program between multiple monitors on a computer using the multiple monitor functionality, you may not be able to move or reposition some programs.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the program is maximized or running in full-screen mode.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, resize the program window or use a non-maximized setting.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Some programs cannot use the multiple monitor functionality. For example:

MS-DOS based programs that only run in full-screen mode.
Some games that only run in full-screen mode.
Windows NT Terminal Server client running in full-screen mode.

These examples can run only on the primary monitor.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	7/13/2006
Keywords:	kbdisplay kbprb KB245679