How to enable or disable remember window locations on Windows 11

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On Windows 11, the “Display” settings page has an option that allows the system to remember where you placed windows based on the monitor connection so that the next time you open an app or a folder location, it will open in the last position you had it.

The option is available alongside the option to allow Windows 11 to minimize apps when the monitor is disconnected, and they are part of the feature to help you manage windows on a multi-monitor setup.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to allow Windows 11 to remember in which monitors apps were last open.

Enable Windows 11 to remember window locations on multiple displays

To allow Windows 11 to remember the locations of windows based on the monitor, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Click on System.

  3. Click on Display.

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  4. Under the “Multiple displays” section, check the Remember window location based on monitor connection option.

    Window position tracking
    Window position tracking
  5. (Optional) Check the Minimize windows when a  monitor is disconnected option.

Once you complete the steps, the next time you open an app, Windows 11 will position it on the monitor it was last open.

Disable Windows 11 to remember window locations on multiple displays

To prevent the system from remembering the window locations, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Click on System.

  3. Click on Display.

  4. Under the “Multiple displays” section, clear the Remember window location based on monitor connection option.

    Disable window position tracking
    Disable window position tracking
  5. (Optional) Clear the Minimize windows when a  monitor is disconnected option.

After you complete the steps, Windows will no longer keep track of which monitor you open an application.

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