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

Question

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?

Solution 1

WinSplit Revolution can do this.

Solution 2

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

Solution 3

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

Solution 4

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

Solution 5

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

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Comments

[ViliusK]

Hm... the problem is, that in the license agreement there is written: "Noncommercial: You may not use this work for commercial purposes."

[friederbluemle]

Something got mixed up, this tool on the screenshot is called "Swap Screen" and is part of Dual Monitor Tools

[SabreWolfy]

The question was for Windows XP, not Windows 7.

[Maks3w]

Link not longer works

[Eric L]

I really like winsplit, because it gives you the ability to put/size windows on 1/3, 1/2, or 2/3 of the screen (or in the corner of the screen). It's a shame the web site was shut down.

[Jonesopolis]

It's one of the top hits on a google search. Fantastic!

[NightShovel]

Works in Windows 10.

[xray1986]

Thanks! Life saver :) Full screen game crashed so I had a black screen on my main monitor and anything I opened (like task manager to end the task) opened behind that.

[denfromufa]

this does not work with radmin viewer