Windows 10: Dual monitors - extend works, duplicate does not.

Discus and support Dual monitors - extend works, duplicate does not. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have a Windows 10 PC, with two displays, a 1080p Lenovo monitor and a Samsung UHD TV. In settings, when I set the monitor to Monitor 1 (Samsung),... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by David P. Vancouver, Jul 29, 2019.

  1. DAVID P. VANCOUVER
    David P. Vancouver Win User

    Dual monitors - extend works, duplicate does not.


    I have a Windows 10 PC, with two displays, a 1080p Lenovo monitor and a Samsung UHD TV. In settings, when I set the monitor to Monitor 1 (Samsung), the display is fine. When I set the monitor to Monitor 2 (Lenovo), the display is fine. When I set displays to Extend, both displays are fine. But when I set displays to Duplicate, both displays are distorted. The desktop, windows, text, icons, etc are stretched, with more horizontal stretch than vertical stretch, and the system is unusable.


    It is now Monday July 29; duplicate displays was working perfectly just last Thursday, July 25, 2019.


    How can I get "duplicate displays" to behave?

    :)
     
    David P. Vancouver, Jul 29, 2019
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  2. TOMEPIKE
    TomEPike Win User

    Screensaver slideshow does not display correctly whith dual monitors set to "extend desktop"

    Objective: I have dual monitors (as an extended desktop, side by side) and want it to show my own pictures as a screensaver slideshow in Windows 10.

    Problem: Only the lower half ot the picture is diplayes in the top half of monitor 1. Monitor 2 is black.

    Addtional observations:

    • In "Screen Saver Settings" the small mock-up display looks fine, however when i select "Preview" the problem with only half the picture displayed occurs also in the preview.
    • The problem does not occur with only one monitor in use
    • The problem does not occur with dual monitors set to "Duplicate these displays"

    Gratefull for all suggestions to solve the problem

    The same picture also work fine as desctop background with different pictures displayed on each monitor.
     
    TomEPike, Jul 29, 2019
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  3. ASWIN_ANAND
    Aswin_Anand Win User
    Windows 10 Dual Monitors Extended

    Hi Julia,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I regret for the inconvenience caused. I appreciate that you have tried a few troubleshooting steps. Let me help you resolve the issue.



    I suggest you to check with the article created by Karthick Vengaloor
    and see if it helps.

    Windows 8.1 Extend dual monitor and resolution issue after update



    And for a work around please go through the below article for further information.

    Click on,
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/how-connect-multiple-monitors



    I hope the information helps. If not, reply back with the details and updated status. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Jul 29, 2019
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  4. CHARLESWX
    CharlesWX Win User

    Dual monitors - extend works, duplicate does not.

    Dual monitor , extending

    Just hooked up a second monitor using a split vga cable but cannot extend can someone help. It's only duplicating
     
    CharlesWX, Jul 29, 2019
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