Windows 10: Switching between single and dual monitors

Discus and support Switching between single and dual monitors in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have a dual monitor setup but often only need a single monitor. Windows does not recognize if the second monitor is off and will attempt to open apps... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Tripitakas_Dilemma, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. Switching between single and dual monitors


    I have a dual monitor setup but often only need a single monitor. Windows does not recognize if the second monitor is off and will attempt to open apps and windows in the non existent second monitor forcing me to switch it on. Is this the default behavior and is there any way to change it? First monitor is display port, second is hdmi if that is relevant. Thanks in advance

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    /u/Tripitakas_Dilemma, Nov 17, 2019
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  2. Dual monitor, Dual mouse??

    Hello,

    Please share this information to assist you better.

    • How have you setup dual monitors?
    • Are you referring to use 2 different mouse/keyboard with the dual monitor setup?
    If yes, the mouse or keyboard may function same as one another. Since, it has to be connected to single PC/tower.

    However, setting up 2 different mouse/keyboard with the Dual- monitor setup, it may not function separately for each monitor.

    Let us know the status of the issue. We will assist you further.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Nov 17, 2019
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  3. Kem Mon Win User
    Windows 10 dual monitor going back to single monitor display

    HI,





    To isolate the issue, we have some questions for you:




    • When you tried to turn it back to single monitor, were there any changes made before?

    • Have you checked if the drivers are up-to-date?

    • What changes did you make in the Display Settings?

    • Aside from what you have mentioned, what other troubleshooting steps have you done so far?



    We'll be waiting for your response.



    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Nov 17, 2019
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  4. Switching between single and dual monitors

    Desktop with dual monitors one black


    I have dual monitors on my desktop. Its a 64 bit I7 3.2ghz (6 core) with 13gb of ram. I am running a single Geforce GTX570. When I loaded Windows 10 I didn't have any issues at all with the the monitor set up. Now only one of my monitors works. If I
    switch the cables both monitors function. I have been through the MS troubleshooting and have gotten no where. And have reloaded my drivers at least three times now.

    Anyone have any idea what is going on here?
     
    FrankAcree, Nov 17, 2019
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