Win-M++ : Use the Win+M hotkey to minimize active windows on just a single monitor, as opposed to all displays, with this small utility that runs in the background
The Win+M key combination can be used to quickly hide all active windows on your desktop, but there is no way to only hide items on a single display, which can be an issue for those who have multiple monitors setups.Win-M++ is a small, open-source application that changes the behavior of the Win+M hotkey to make it more suitable for users who work with two or more displays. It enables you to hide items only on the monitor where a window is in focus, and it runs quietly in the background.
Quickly minimize windows on a single monitor
While the application is running and enabled, using the Win+M key combination minimizes every window on the monitor that is is being used, more specifically the monitor where a window is in focus.Windows on other displays will not be affected, but you still have the option of minimizing windows on all monitors by using the Win+Shift+M hotkey.
Easy to set up and very unobtrusive
Since the program does not need to be installed on your PC, it is remarkably simple to deploy. Once you have unpacked the archive, simply run the executable file and you will find the application in the system tray. The new hotkey can be enabled or disabled at any time, and you can also have the utility run at system startup.What’s more, the exceptions file in the application folder contains a list of all window titles that will never be minimized. You can add additional entries if you wish to prevent various windows from being affected.
Handy program for users with multiple monitors
If you find yourself using the Win+M shortcut often, and you would like to minimize windows only on a single display, this application is just what you need.
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Win-M++ runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
MIT License
license
— the installer is 12 KB.
We’ve catalogued it under
System.
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