Windows 10: External monitor is limited by laptop monitor?

Discus and support External monitor is limited by laptop monitor? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I use an external monitor for my laptop, and the display is much bigger, but the resolution is limited by the laptop. All of the icons, the taskbar,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/LoserWasTaken2, Jan 19, 2021.

  1. /U/LOSERWASTAKEN2
    /u/LoserWasTaken2 Win User

    External monitor is limited by laptop monitor?


    I use an external monitor for my laptop, and the display is much bigger, but the resolution is limited by the laptop. All of the icons, the taskbar, and the mouse cursor are too big for the size of the monitor, it is as if I'm just using the laptop monitor. I have an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and the monitor is a Sceptre E255B-1658A. any fixes?

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    /u/LoserWasTaken2, Jan 19, 2021
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  2. AJMAZZA
    AJMazza Win User

    Surface Laptop 3 with external monitor

    Hi All,

    Has anyone come across an issue with an external monitor blacking out while connected to a Surface Laptop 3? I have the laptop connected to a widescreen laptop with the Surface Dock. Both work fine however, once every hour or so the external monitor blacks out and comes back.

    I've completed the following:

    • Updated laptop drivers and firmware
      • Updated monitor drivers
      • Swapped out monitor
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    AJMazza, Jan 19, 2021
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  3. CHRISE
    Chrise Win User
    Laptop External Monitor Problem

    Thank you once again, I will explain:

    • Today 10th November 2016 - After monitor eventually successfully connects to my HP laptop, in my absence when the laptop/monitor powers off, I get NO re-connection problems during the day
    • Tomorrow 11th November 2016 - After laptop and monitor has been restarted following, shut-down, power offs(laptop + monitor) I will be stuck once again with exactly the same problem

    In my display settings each morning, my HP laptop shows it is connected to my external monitor, however there is no display on the external monitor for a vast amount of time, just randomly suddenly appears.?
     
    Chrise, Jan 19, 2021
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  4. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    External monitor is limited by laptop monitor?

    Laptop suddenly stopped recognizing the external monitor

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    To assist you better, I would like to ask if the laptop is unable to recognize only the external monitor or other external devices also.

    I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
    • Click on “Hardware and Devices”.
    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.

    Hope the information is helpful. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 19, 2021
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