Windows 10: Background when using only laptop vs. multiple monitors

Discus and support Background when using only laptop vs. multiple monitors in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey folks. I was wondering if there was a way to have one desktop background that is the default when my laptop is being used on its own, and as soon... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Mhroberts007, Feb 21, 2020.

  1. /U/MHROBERTS007
    /u/Mhroberts007 Win User

    Background when using only laptop vs. multiple monitors


    Hey folks. I was wondering if there was a way to have one desktop background that is the default when my laptop is being used on its own, and as soon as you plug in an external monitor, it automatically uses another background. I have a 3-screen setup that I use at home that has a 3-panel panoramic background with my laptop screen off. But when I'm just using my laptop, the background is pretty boring on a single screen and I'd love to have windows default to a different background when just the laptop is being used without any external monitors (and then go back to the panorama if ever plugged into the three monitors).

    Is there any way to do this, either through windows settings or 3rd party apps? If not, a less ideal but perfectly acceptable workaround would be to use different backgrounds when on battery vs. plugged in. Does anyone have some insight into what I can do to achieve this? Thanks!

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    /u/Mhroberts007, Feb 21, 2020
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  2. DARWIN DIM
    Darwin Dim Win User

    How can I change the background image individually to 6 monitors in Windows 10.

    Hi,

    The option to customize desktop background for multiple display on Windows 10 is hidden on the modern interface of the display settings. To open the old interface to customize your desktop background, follow these steps:

    • Press Windows + R key to open the run command window.
    • Type or copy and paste the command below to open the old Desktop Background
      interface window:

      control /name Microsoft.Personalization /page pageWallpaper
    • Under the Choose your desktop background option, right-click on the image that you wish to set on the desired monitor.
    • Select the Set for monitor 1 to set it on your 1st display.
    • Repeat the steps to set your background for other monitors.

    Let us know should you need further assistance.
     
    Darwin Dim, Feb 21, 2020
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  3. JUDAH_RICHARDSON
    Judah_Richardson Win User
    (4K DP, 1440p DP, 1200p DVI-D) Triple monitor setup; 2 monitors have the same background when background is set to slideshow shuffle

    My setup:

    • CPU: Intel Core i7-3770
    • GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition, fully updated drivers
    • OS: Windows 10 Pro v1803, fully patched

    Steps to reproduce:

    1. Connect the monitors as in the title
    2. Set wallpaper background to shuffle in Windows Settings

    What happens:

    2 of the monitors (always adjacent to each other) have the same background.

    What should happen:

    All 3 monitors should have different backgrounds.

    Anyone ever seen this before? Any ideas?
     
    Judah_Richardson, Feb 21, 2020
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  4. SUJATAMOKTAN
    SujataMoktan Win User

    Background when using only laptop vs. multiple monitors

    i have a problem to connect 2 monitors.

    Hi Ron,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    • What changes did you make in the BIOS? As making the changes in the BIOS is only recommended by Microsoft if done by the manufacturer.
    • How are you connecting to the 2nd monitor?
    I suggest you to follow the steps from this article below:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/how-connect-multiple-monitors

    [Applies to Windows 10 as well]

    Regards.
     
    SujataMoktan, Feb 21, 2020
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