Windows 10: Dual monitor goes to desktop

Hello! I have a dual monitor setup but whenever I click anywhere on my secondary monitor, my primary monitor goes to the desktop even if there was a fullscreen app on it. How can I keep the fullscreen app playing while also using my secondary monitor?

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Trouble with 2 monitors

Hi Tim,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to change the settings to Extended Monitor and check if it helps.

Please follow below steps:

• Right Click any ware of the Desktop, and launch Personalization.
• Go to dual monitor settings under personalization, and change it Extended Monitor.

Please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.



Thank you.

 

Dual Monitor Boot

Hi,

To resolve the issue, we suggest you follow the steps below:

1. Go to your Desktop, right-click your mouse and go to Display Settings.

2. A new Windows will open. From there, you can just simply switch monitor 1 to monitor 2.

3. Restart after applying all the changes on your PC.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Setting up dual monitor on PC

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your query related to connecting external monitor to the PC.



Usually, you will receive an error when connecting external monitor when the cable is not connected properly. I would suggest you to follow the suggestions mentioned in the article

Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows 10.



Additionally, you may want to refer the below articles

• Set up dual monitors on Windows 10
  
• How to Setup Multiple Monitors in Microsoft Windows 10
  

Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator