Windows 10: Changing display settings

Discus and support Changing display settings in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I turn my HP laptop off and back on, the display setting for duplicate screens changes to show display only on screen 2. The laptop is HDMIed to a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by wallynaaf, Jan 25, 2020.

  1. WALLYNAAF
    wallynaaf Win User

    Changing display settings


    When I turn my HP laptop off and back on, the display setting for duplicate screens changes to show display only on screen 2. The laptop is HDMIed to a Sharp TV.

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    wallynaaf, Jan 25, 2020
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  2. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    Display settings changed

    Hi,

    We would like to know more information regarding your display settings issue. For better assistance, please answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • What other troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • How are you trying to extend the display?

    Regards.
     
    Dennis Mop, Jan 25, 2020
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  3. JESRAEL BOR
    Jesrael Bor Win User
    Display and sleep settings

    Hi,

    In order to help you with the issue about the display and sleep settings, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you tried the troubleshooting steps suggested by MVP Andre Da Costa? If you did, what were the results?
    • For us to avoid redundancy of the troubleshooting process, what were the other steps you have done to resolve the issue?

    We look forward to your next post.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Jan 25, 2020
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  4. VENANCIO KHU
    Venancio Khu Win User

    Changing display settings

    Display settings

    Hi Julia,



    To reset the settings back to default, follow these steps:



    • Go to your desktop, right click and select Display Settings.
    • Choose the appropriate settings from the options under Display.


    Let us know if the above steps resolved the issue.
     
    Venancio Khu, Jan 25, 2020
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