Move Start Menu to the second monitor
There are two easy ways you can do this in Windows 11/10- Let us see how to do this in detail. Using more than one display not only offers a better screen real estate but also helps in improving productivity. The taskbar and the Start Menu are usually present only on the original monitor. Most of the time it helps to move Start Menu to the secondary display. This will help us segregate tasks and use separate monitors for different tasks. Check out some of the best ways to move the Start Menu to a second monitor. Read: How to make a program open on a specific monitor.
1] Unlock and drag the taskbar
This is one of the simpler methods. It is pretty effective too. What this method lacks are advanced features. Follow the steps below to unlock and transfer the Start Menu to the second screen. Note: In Windows 11, there is no option to lock the Taskbar using Windows Settings. That is why you need to follow the second method as mentioned below.
2] Change Setting – Use this device as the primary monitor
Windows 11
If you are using Windows 11, follow these steps: However, if you are using Windows 10, follow these steps:
Windows 10
If the Taskbar is automatically moving to the wrong monitor or the program window does not start on the same monitor as the taskbar, then you can use this troubleshooting method. TIP: You can use Ultramon Smart Taskbar to add a taskbar to every monitor.
How do I move something to my second monitor without dragging it?
To move a window to your second monitor without dragging it, you need to disable one monitor and choose the Show only on [n] option. To get started, press Win+I to open Windows Settings. Then, go to System > Display and choose the monitor you want to show your window on. Click on the Extend these displays option and choose the Show only on 2 or Show only on 1 option.
How do I move my taskbar to my second monitor in Windows 11?
To move Taskbar to the second monitor in Windows 11/10, you need to disable the Show my taskbar on all displays setting and choose your primary monitor correctly. Both are mentioned above, and you can do it using Windows Settings. You can also read this article to move Taskbar to the second display on Windows 11/10. Were you able to Move Start following the steps above? Let us know about your experience in the comments below.
