After completing the full screening of Steam, Windows gets reorganized and resized to improve performance.
After completing the full screening of Steam, Windows gets reorganized and resized to improve performance.
Windows 10 setup on a 4K TV screen is quite unique. I customized the layout to my preference—explorer windows sized and placed exactly as I like, programs neatly arranged. It may seem messy or unusual, but it functions well for me. The issue surfaces when playing Steam in fullscreen; after launching, everything shifts unexpectedly. Explorer windows resize and reposition, Chrome splits evenly, and other apps adjust too. This constant resetting is frustrating because fixing it feels like a 2-minute task every time I switch to fullscreen. I’ve included before-and-after screenshots for clarity. Please note, this problem only appeared after upgrading from a 1080p TV to a 4K display.
This occurs with others too. When I run a game at 800x600, the program fails to close correctly and can disrupt my desktop or open applications. This also happens when I press the Windows key (or ALT+CTRL+DEL). My usual display resolution is 1280x1024 on Windows 7 SP1, and it’s similar with Windows XP. I believe this is just a Windows behavior issue.
The issue arises because the game runs at a different resolution than the desktop. When the game opens in fullscreen, the desktop's resolution matches the game's. After closing the game, using a window manager or running it in a borderless windowed mode can help resolve this.
Thanks for the response. It seems you're right after all. Windows can be quite frustrating times, and I still can't forgive them for messing up Windows 7 and pushing me toward 10. I discovered a tool called Actual Window Manager, though it isn't flawless. It's the only option that has given me some hope, at least. At least I'm not going to destroy my PC anymore.
I work with DisplayFusion and don’t mind flexible window placements. It’s okay if the windows stay maximized or aren’t fixed, as long as I can load icons from the profile.