Windows left on dual monitor after disconnect

(I'm sure this is easy so I apologize in advance for being clueless
I have a 15" powerbook AL. When I disconnect my dual display, I often have windows that get stuck on the "other" display. For example, Google Earth seems to think it should display on my (now disconnected) other display. "Detect displays", restarting Google Earth, and rebooting has no effect. I can FN-F9 and see the window but when I click on it, it zooms back off screen.
How do I convince the computer there is no other display attached?
Thanks!

You can open your system preferences, go to display and hit detect displays.
This should take care of it when it realizes that there are no external displays attached)
(This is also where the gather displays button is located)

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