How to open an Off-Screen Window and Bring it Back to your Desktop

Description: This article outlines the process of retrieving a window which has opened off-screen upon startup or from the taskbar.

  1. Prior Versions of Windows
    • Right Click on the target window's icon on the taskbar.
    • Click on Move.
      Windows Menu, Move
    • Your cursor will change to an icon with four arrows signifying that you may now move the window.
      Four Arrow Cursor
    • Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the window back to your desktop.
    • Click anywhere to release the window from your cursor.
  2. Windows 7
    • Click on the target window's icon on the taskbar. The target window must be the open and active window.
    • While holding down the Windows Key on your keyboard, press the right or left arrow on your keyboard to move the window back to your desktop.
      Windows Keyboard

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