Windows 10: Dual Monitor issues all of a sudden-Help

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  1. Dual Monitor issues all of a sudden-Help


    I am not a noob...but currently really confused and feeling pretty dumb
    I have had a dual monitor setup for years with no issues. My primary monitor is an HP. I have a Samsung as a second monitor for watching videos/ music while working.

    All of a sudden my icons started appearing on the right monitor- Samsung. Also games that normally started on the left monitor...primary....started on the right monitor.

    Here is how I have it set up on display in Windows Settings

    HP monitor is primary and Samsung Secondary (in windows it identifies the left monitor as 1 and Samsung as 2)

    On Nvidia Control Panel I have the HP as primary monitor. This is just really weird that I can't fix it.

    :)
     
    pittguy578, Sep 6, 2018
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  2. Riel Alc Win User

    Windows 10 Dual Monitor issue

    Hi Lisa,

    For us to better assist you with your dual monitor issue in Windows 10, we'd like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made to your computer prior to this issue (Windows updates)?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried to resolve this?

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Sep 6, 2018
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  3. Dual monitor, Dual mouse??

    Hello,

    Please share this information to assist you better.

    • How have you setup dual monitors?
    • Are you referring to use 2 different mouse/keyboard with the dual monitor setup?
    If yes, the mouse or keyboard may function same as one another. Since, it has to be connected to single PC/tower.

    However, setting up 2 different mouse/keyboard with the Dual- monitor setup, it may not function separately for each monitor.

    Let us know the status of the issue. We will assist you further.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Sep 6, 2018
    #3
  4. Dual Monitor issues all of a sudden-Help

    Unable to access multiple tasks using drag option on dual monitors in Windows 10

    Hi Alex,

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • Have you made any changes to the operating system that might have resulted in this issue?
    • What is the make and model of your computer?

    Let us try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Uninstall and update the display driver

    Steps to uninstall the drivers for the Display Adapter.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right click on the Display Adapter
      and click on Uninstall.
    • Restart the computer.
    • Do the same as above steps, right click
      on the Display Adapter and click on Update Driver Software.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    If the issue still persists,

    Step 3: I suggest you to remove the external monitor, re-add and check with the status.



    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of handling the tasks on dual monitors for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Sep 6, 2018
    #4
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