Windows 10: Control +P display/ extend monitor not working

I just received the windows 11 update.Prior to this when hitting Control P I would get the duplicate monitor option and then a prompt on how Id like to mirror my screenNow when hitting Control P all you get is a "project" prompt with - 4 options that do not do anything. I now have to find my display settings and then duplicate and find my mirroring options. I have added a SS of my issue showing that these options no longer do anything when hitting enter.Am I missing something or is this function now no longer available via the control panel?

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Extend Display to second and third monitors

Hi Ian,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate the efforts taken by you in resolving the issue. I understand that you are unable to extend the display to second or third monitor. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, it would be great if you can help us with the details requested below:

• What happens when you try to extend the display?
  
• Do you receive any error message/code?
  
• Are you aware of any changes made to the computer recently?
  
• Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  
• What is the make and model of the laptop?
  

Ideally, to extend the display we can use the shortcut Windows logo key + P, and select
Extend from the menu.



I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article

Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows 10 and see if that helps.



For additional information, see
Set up dual monitors on Windows 10.



Let us know the results.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Unable to extend monitor display

Hi Jay Jap,

thanks again for your reply.

I checked the screen resolution settings through windows and then through the Nvidia graphics cards.

Windows detected both monitors but Nvidia settings didn't.

I downloaded and installed the Nvidia drivers again and it's working fine. Simple solution, not sure why I had to install the drivers again? But thanks for your help, your suggestion to check if the monitors were being detected prompted me that it had to
be a graphics card issue.

 

How to add a second monitor in Windows 10 when no response from Windows P Extend

Hi,

Aside from pressing Win+P, there is another way for you to add a second monitor and how to modify the display setting. To get started, follow the steps below:

• Right-click the Windows Start icon and click Settings.
• In the Settings app, click System and navigate to the
  Display tab.
• In the Display options, you will find different settings including the
  Multiple displays.
• Click the drop-down menu and select the Extend these displays.

If these steps did not work, let us know so we can provide additional help.

We will wait for your response.