Windows 10: Dual Monitors : Second monitor won't come back on

Discus and support Dual Monitors : Second monitor won't come back on in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I am running Windows 10 in a dual monitor setup. Main monitor (LG) is connected with DisplayPort cable and is at it's naitive 4k resolution, second... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by MichaelSt. Hilaire, Jun 13, 2019.

  1. Dual Monitors : Second monitor won't come back on


    I am running Windows 10 in a dual monitor setup. Main monitor (LG) is connected with DisplayPort cable and is at it's naitive 4k resolution, second monitor (ASUS) is connected via HDMI at also at it's native resolution 2560x1440.


    Both monitors go to sleep properly according to the power plan, but when I wake the computer back up with mouse/keyboard my second monitor will not wake up. I have to press a button on the monitor to wake it up, which becomes annoying when I have to do it multiple times a day.


    I searched this problem extensively but haven't been able to find any resolution that works.


    Anyone have ideas on how to troubleshoot/solve this?

    :)
     
    MichaelSt. Hilaire, Jun 13, 2019
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  2. Windows 10 does not recognise second monitor

    Hi Raffaele,

    For us to sort out this problem with your dual monitors, we'd like to gather more information about what happened so we can address the issue appropriately. Below are a few questions we'd like to ask:

    • Does the monitor on the laptop work if you disconnect the other monitor?
    • Is the second monitor connected to the laptop using a DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort cable?

    While waiting for your feedback, we suggest that you disconnect the second monitor from the laptop and check if its own monitor is working. If not, restart the laptop and check again.

    Update us with the result.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Jun 13, 2019
    #2
  3. One Monitor running on a 2 monitor display, cant disable the second monitor. Help?

    Hi,

    If you can't access the Display settings, it means that it appears on the second monitor which you don't have. This happens if Windows is not back to the primary desktop.

    We found an article similar with your concern. We suggest following the troubleshooting steps provided by SpiritX MS MVP on this

    thread
    . It will guide you on how to disable the second display.

    Don't hesitate to get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Gerard Qui, Jun 13, 2019
    #3
  4. Dual Monitors : Second monitor won't come back on

    second monitor

    Hi Pauline,

    Some of the advantages of having multiple screens (dual monitor) are it increases your productivity or it allows you to do multitasking. When awaking your PC after putting it to sleep, it will be directed at the sign in page. Normally,
    the second monitor will just reflect black screen and the main monitor will reflect the sign in page. After signing in, your second monitor will automatically open if it is turned on.

    If the second monitor doesn’t turn on, we recommend that you run the Power troubleshooter by following these steps:

    • Click the Start button, then type Control Panel and then press
      Enter.
    • Change the View by option on the top-right to Large icons.
    • Click on Troubleshooting, and click on the View all option on the left pane.
    • Run the Power troubleshooter.

    If the issue persists, kindly refer to the resolution provided by
    breadbox88 in this
    thread
    and check if it will help you with the issue.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Efraim Gar, Jun 13, 2019
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