Windows 10: Dual Monitor not switching

Discus and support Dual Monitor not switching in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am operating dual monitors on Windows 10. They are extended with one being assigning primary and the other secondary. At times, my primary monitor... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by aluimzacuo, Jul 28, 2021.

  1. Dual Monitor not switching


    I am operating dual monitors on Windows 10. They are extended with one being assigning primary and the other secondary. At times, my primary monitor has gone out a different issue that I am working to fix, but might be connected; I am not sure. When this happens, my secondary monitor remains secondary and acts as if the primary is still there: any screens that were open on that monitor are inaccessible, any screen that would open on the primary won't show on the secondary mainly when I try to open the display settings, they will "open" on the primary and I can't access them on the secondary

    :)
     
    aluimzacuo, Jul 28, 2021
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  2. Dual Monitor Setup & Speakers

    Hi,

    There are several factors which could prevent your dual monitors and your speakers from working properly. In order for us to effectively assist you with your concern, we just have a few questions for you:

    • Are you getting an error message/code when trying to run the dual monitors?
    • Have you tried running the hardware troubleshooter?
    • Have you tried running the System File Checker tool?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you already performed?

    Regards.
     
    Darian Tab, Jul 28, 2021
    #2
  3. Windows 10 Update - Now my dual monitors do not work

    Hi,





    One of the possible reasons why Windows 10 was unable to detect your dual monitor is an outdated or incompatible graphics driver. To best address your concern, we need you to answer the following questions:



    • Which Windows 10 build are you using?
    • Have you already tried performing the troubleshooting steps suggested by
      Mauro Cavallin on June 16, 2017?
    • Are both of the monitors not working just like what the original poster was experiencing? If yes, have you tried disconnecting one of the monitors? What was the outcome?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?


    We will be waiting for your response.
     
    Kristine Arp, Jul 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Dual Monitor not switching

    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, Jul 28, 2021
    #4
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