When you undock your computer, the windows on your external monitor are minimized. When you re-dock your computer to your monitor, Windows puts everything back exactly where you had it before.

Find the settings for these features

  1. Select Start  > Settings System > Display.

  2. Scroll down and select Multiple displays to expand that section.

  3. Select the boxes for Remember window locations based on monitor connection and Minimize windows when a monitor is disconnected.

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