PersistentWindows for Windows

Quick overview

PersistentWindows is a free utility for Windows 7, 10, and 11 that prevents your application windows from jumping around after system changes. It’s aimed at anyone who regularly connects or disconnects external displays, alters screen resolutions, or uses Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Instead of manually moving windows back into place, the tool keeps them where you put them so you can get back to work faster.

Key benefits

• Runs quietly in the background, preserving window positions automatically.
• Reduces time spent readjusting layouts when monitors are added, removed, or reconfigured.
• Improves multitasking by keeping frequently used app windows consistently located.

Who will find this useful

• People who frequently switch between laptop screens and external monitors.
• Remote workers who rely on RDP sessions that can disrupt window placement.
• Anyone who changes display resolutions often and wants a stable desktop layout.

How it operates

• Monitors system display events and remembers the last placement for each window.
• Restores windows to their saved positions after an event such as connecting a monitor or a resolution change.
• Continues running unobtrusively so there’s no extra interaction required once configured.

Alternatives and related tools

• DisplayFusion — a feature-rich utility for multi-monitor management and window snapping.
• SHAREit (Free) — primarily a file-transfer app, sometimes mentioned alongside desktop utilities, though it’s not focused on window layout control.
• AquaSnap — lightweight window docking and snapping with some layout-preservation capabilities.

Final note

If you want a simple, no-frills way to keep your windows where you put them across display changes and RDP sessions, PersistentWindows is a practical, free choice for modern Windows systems.