Triple Head and Remote desktop

[cjolley]

I logged into my work computer from home to check on some work a DBA was doing for me and ran into a strange problem.
A tool I use for database work a lot called TOAD (Tool for Oracle Application Developers) has a separate window for logging into the database.
The last time I logged into one before I left work I guess the log on window was on the right hand screen and the main window was on the middle screen (main).
When I tried to log on from home, I could not get to the log on window because it kept opening on the right hand screen.
Is there a way to switch between screens when you are remote desk topping into XP?
The home computer is single screen.
Work computer tripple screen (onboard Intel plus G450 dualhead)

eg:

WORK PC View:


HOME PC View:


I haven't found a way to get to the right hand screen to complete my log in.

Thanks,
chuck

[Ribbit]

COMPLETE GUESS ALERT!!!!

Alt-Tab over to log-on window.
Alt-Space, then M to select "Move Window" (you probably won't see this).
Hold down left arrow key until window appears on your display.
Complete login procedure.

Hope this helps.

[cjolley]

Originally posted by Ribbit
COMPLETE GUESS ALERT!!!!

Hey it's better than anything I came up with.*
Thanks,
chuck

* In my defense, it WAS 5:30 AM...

[xortam]

Originally posted by Ribbit
COMPLETE GUESS ALERT!!!!

Alt-Tab over to log-on window.
Alt-Space, then M to select "Move Window" (you probably won't see this).
Hold down left arrow key until window appears on your display.
Complete login procedure.

Hope this helps.

That's basically what I do when I don't feel like turning on my second monitor for a quick operation. I use the task bar to RMB select the application window, click the move operation, and then use the cursor keys to reposition the window.

[cjolley]

No Joy!
Right clicking on the task bar diddn't work
It is a stupid response window, no menu.

I wonder what the point of programming it that way was besides "I can do it"?

Oh well, I have to warn our programmers about that kind of thing from time to time.
It's a common enough mistake.

On the other hand, any more ideas out there?
I mean besides me remembering to keep the log in window on my main screen?

Thanks,
Chuck

[Zao]

Wouldn't disabling the right monitor in Display Properties force the window to move to an used monitor?

[Rob(QG)]

If you could find the registry key that stores the position of that window you could save a .reg file with it positioned in the centre screen, then just run that if you forget to leave it in centre.

Even just deleting the registry setting is likely to put it as default in the centre.

[cjolley]

Originally posted by Zao
Wouldn't disabling the right monitor in Display Properties force the window to move to an used monitor?

Interesting. That works here localy.
I'll give it a try remote when I get home.
Chuck

[cjolley]

Originally posted by Ribbit
COMPLETE GUESS ALERT!!!!

Alt-Tab over to log-on window.
Alt-Space, then M to select "Move Window" (you probably won't see this).
Hold down left arrow key until window appears on your display.
Complete login procedure.

Hope this helps.

BINGO!

I should have read your post closer.
While the window does not have a menu and you can't right click on it's task bar icon and get anywhere:
Alt-Space -> M works!

Thanks Ribbit!

Also, FYI, for Zao's suggestion..Unfortunately, I found that you don't have access to the monitor display properties through Remote Desktop. It is some sort of default abstract display.

Thanks Guys,
Chuck