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Discus and support Windows 10 - Switching main display monitor in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have 2 monitors. I am wanting to make my left screen my primary screen, however, when I re-arrange them in the display settings, the screens are no... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by H1999, Jun 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM.

  1. H1999 Win User

    Windows 10 - Switching main display monitor


    I have 2 monitors. I am wanting to make my left screen my primary screen, however, when I re-arrange them in the display settings, the screens are no longer continuous as they were beforeWhen I apply to changes, the only way it will let me move between monitors is to bring my mouse to the outside edges of the screens, which is disorienting.Basically if I swap displays, I can't move any windows between the middle of the screen/inner edges as usual. How do I fix this? I'm hoping I don't have to physically switch my monitors.

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    Just got a new kvm switch to connect my two cpus but it won't bring out displays...
    Would put up a pic of the monitor interface in the morning.
    Suggest ions please...
     
  3. Vivian_S Win User
    External monitor display settings

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



    I understand that you are facing issues with the display scaling on your external displays. We will certainly look into this for you.

    As you are using Vizio TV, you may have to try using custom resolution settings if the in-built settings do not provide the required settings.

    For better clarity, please let us know:

    • What is the version of Windows 10 that is currently installed on your computer? You can click on Search and type
      winver.
    • Are you aware of any recent changes to the system, such as updates, after which you are facing this issue?
    • What is the make and model of your computer?


    Meanwhile, I would suggest you to check the steps mentioned in the Workaround section in

    Windows scaling issues for high-DPI devices


    I would also suggest you to check the Display drivers. Please refer

    Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows 10


    Set up dual monitors on Windows 10



    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards,

    Vivian S
     
  4. Windows 10 - Switching main display monitor

    Help! Both external monitors not detecting

    Please follow below steps to resolve the message by switching the input source to HDMI: 1. Press "Menu" hotkey on the monitor to enter OSD. 2. Switch the input source to HDMI on OSD in one of the following ways:
    • Go to Display > Input > HDMI.
    • Go to System > HDMI Auto Switch > On.
     
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