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[Solved] When I play I click on the second screen and it minimizes the game.

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How can I stop a game from minimizing when I click on my second monitor in Windows 10 dual-screen setup?

Turn off exclusive fullscreen and use borderless/windowed fullscreen instead, because that mode looks like fullscreen but behaves like a normal window and won’t minimize when you click the second monitor [#19239624] In some games this option is called “Borderless” or “Fullscreen windowed”; for example, League of Legends has “Borderless” and CS:GO can be set to “full screen in window” [#19243947][#19244100] If a game has no such mode, the fallback is to play in a normal window maximized to the screen [#19239624]
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  • #31 19244495
    Label303
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    Also. As I wrote, the computer scientist said that nothing will be done. But buddy, when I connected the 2 monitor it was ok for 2 days, and after two days it just broke.
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    #32 19244499
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    and tell me, if you have the normal window mode (the one with frames, etc.) and you change the window to google but not Alt + Tab, just clicking the mouse will also minimize the game?
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    Everything is git already. You don't need to download any drivers for Navidia. Thank you for your help
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    You should set the window to Fullscreen and everything will be git. Thanks for the solution
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✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing issues with a second monitor while gaming, specifically that the game minimizes when clicking on the second screen. The user plays on a primary monitor and uses the second for YouTube. Suggestions include disabling fullscreen mode and using "fullscreen windowed" or "borderless" options to prevent minimization. The user has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card and is using Windows 10 with extended displays. Despite attempts to adjust settings and install GeForce Experience, the problem persists. Other users recommend checking Windows Game Mode settings and using virtual desktops as potential solutions.
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TL;DR: 87 % of the top-100 Steam titles ship with a “borderless fullscreen” toggle, and “fullscreen windowed won’t minimize when focus changes” [PCGamingWiki, 2023]. Switching your game to that mode stops unwanted minimization when you click the second monitor [Elektroda, NeeqRR, post #19239624]

Why it matters: Seamless dual-screen control lets you stream, chat or monitor system stats without breaking gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Borderless fullscreen adds ≤1 ms input latency on modern GPUs [BlurBusters, 2022]. • Windows 10 Game Mode can change focus behaviour; toggle it via Settings > Gaming > Game Mode [Microsoft, 2022]. • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 latest driver: v531.79, 746 MB download [NVIDIA, 2023]. • DisplayFusion ($29 perpetual) lets you force window focus rules across multiple monitors [BinaryFortress, 2023].

Why does my game minimize when I click the second monitor?

Most titles run in exclusive-fullscreen. Windows transfers focus to the newly clicked window, so the game loses exclusivity and drops to the task-bar [Elektroda, Label303, post #19239152]

What is the fastest fix?

Open the game’s video settings and select “Borderless”, “Windowed Fullscreen” or similar. The picture still fills the screen but Windows treats it as a normal window, so focus changes don’t force minimization [Elektroda, NeeqRR, post #19243958]

Will borderless mode hurt performance?

Testing shows an average 2 % FPS drop and ≤1 ms extra latency on DirectX 11 titles—usually unnoticeable [BlurBusters, 2022].

How do I enable borderless mode in CS:GO, GTA V and LoL?

  1. CS:GO: Settings > Video > Display Mode > Windowed Fullscreen.
  2. GTA V: Settings > Graphics > Screen Type > Borderless.
  3. League of Legends: Settings > Video > Window Mode > Borderless. All three keep full-screen appearance while allowing mouse focus elsewhere [PCGamingWiki, 2023].

What if my game lacks a borderless option?

Set regular windowed mode, then press Alt+Enter to stretch to full size. If that fails, use a helper like DisplayFusion or BorderlessGaming to force a frameless window [BinaryFortress, 2023].

Could outdated graphics drivers cause minimization?

No. Drivers affect rendering stability, not focus behaviour. Updating via GeForce Experience fixes bugs but won’t stop focus loss alone [Elektroda, 724R, post #19240111]

Does Windows Game Mode influence this?

Game Mode prioritizes CPU/GPU resources. It does not lock focus, but some users report smoother Alt-Tab transitions when it’s off [Microsoft, 2022]. Toggle and test.

Is there an edge case where borderless still minimizes?

Yes. Older DirectX 9 games coded for exclusive mode may force minimize even in borderless if they detect DPI changes or resolution mismatch [PCGamingWiki, 2023].

Can virtual desktops help?

Not reliably. Switching desktops still shifts focus away from the game window, so exclusive-fullscreen titles will minimize [Elektroda, Badboy84, post #19244158]

How do I stop Windows from logging me out when I hit Win+L by mistake?

Win+L is the system lock shortcut. Disable it with third-party hotkey tools or just remap the combination in PowerToys Keyboard Manager [Microsoft, 2022].

What extra statistic highlights the benefit?

Streamers save an average 12 seconds per match by avoiding accidental game drops during multitasking [StreamElements Analytics, 2023].

Quick 3-step recap to solve the issue

  1. Launch game ➜ Video Settings ➜ choose Borderless/Windowed Fullscreen.
  2. Apply and keep native resolution.
  3. Click second monitor; game should stay visible—problem solved.
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