Windows 10: Problems with setting up 3 monitors 1 is the laptop screen 2 of them are seperate.

Discus and support Problems with setting up 3 monitors 1 is the laptop screen 2 of them are seperate. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi there, I have problems with setting up 3 monitors on my laptop. 1 of the screens is my laptop screen, 2 are Benq and Samsung. it extendes 1 and 2... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by FreeGamerSZ, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. Problems with setting up 3 monitors 1 is the laptop screen 2 of them are seperate.


    Hi there, I have problems with setting up 3 monitors on my laptop. 1 of the screens is my laptop screen, 2 are Benq and Samsung. it extendes 1 and 2 but they count the 3rd monitor as 2 so they duplicate it. how can I make it not duplicate it? Please. my laptop is a gaming alienware. thank you.

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    FreeGamerSZ, Dec 16, 2018
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  2. jfkjax Win User

    Win10 laptop w/laptop display (no others) labeled 2, can't change to 1


    alphanumeric and Helmut, Thank you for your replies.

    1. The drivers were installed when Windows 10 was installed. There was nothing on the laptop prior to installing Windows 10.
    2. I don't have another display to try attaching as suggested.
    3. Not sure if it's always been like this or not. I just started looking at the configuration settings a week or so ago.
    4. To check hardware status, I've run a bunch of Lenovo tests and update checks. Nothing found.
    5. I did the Device Manager suggestion. 2 PnP monitors listed ... clicked "Show Hidden devices" ... found 2 more PnP monitors for a total of 4 ... uninstalled all 4 ... restarted ... same situation. Results: Device Manager now only lists 2 PnP monitors total (no hidden monitors) even though the only monitor is the laptop built-in monitor, but no change on the designation of laptop monitor being number "2" monitor.

    Thanks for your help and suggestions. Not sure why it is like this. Might be something like Win10 compatibility, old hardware, or similar.

    I've taken enough of your time on this. I can live with it as it is. Might decide to upgrade to a new and current laptop, or just proceed as is. Anyway, your responses are greatly appreciated!
     
    jfkjax, Dec 16, 2018
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  3. meebers Win User
    1 of 2 new monitors not full screen


    I have a gigabyte MB with on-board graphics, 1 vga and 1 DVI as outputs.

    I have 2 new asus monitors with 1 vga input and 2 hdmi inputs.

    The vga to vga connection to monitor 1 produces full screen on 1920x1080 (recommended)

    Asus furnished a cable DVI to HDMI. This connection (monitor 2) leaves about 1/2 inch blank space on either side and about 1/4 inch top and bottom. 1920x1080 (recommended). 1280x1024 setting fills the screen, but display looks stretched.

    Any suggestions appreciated.
     
    meebers, Dec 16, 2018
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  4. OrbitzXT Win User

    Problems with setting up 3 monitors 1 is the laptop screen 2 of them are seperate.

    How to disable a laptop screen?

    Windows 7, right clicking the desktop and selecting screen resolution. I selected the laptop screen and under "Multiple Displays" selected "Disconnect this display", so now I have it showing on only 1 external monitor, nothing else. At this point I thought I should be able to extend to the other monitor, but when I do it gives me unable to save display settings.

    When I try and do it from nVidia control panel, there are five options...Laptop Display + Monitor 1, Monitor 1 + Laptop Display, Laptop Display + Monitor 2, Monitor 2 + Laptop Display, and "My display is not shown in the list"
     
    OrbitzXT, Dec 16, 2018
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