Show the Desktop Only on One Monitor

Learn how to show the desktop only on one monitor in Windows 7.

Show Desktop on One Screen

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Open Display in the Control Panel.

   

   Note: If Display is not available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.

3. Click Change display settings in the Display window.

   

4. Set the Multiple displays drop-down box to Show desktop only on 1 (or any of your other multiple monitors) and then click OK.

   

5. If everything looks OK, click Keep changes.

   

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