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

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?

9 Answers

WinSplit Revolution can do this.

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

You can try Multimon Taskbar. They have a free version. You can use Ctrl-Alt-left/right to move the window between the monitors.

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

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

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

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).

You can do this by:

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

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