Windows 10: Dual monitors setup keeps resetting everything to the primary display on Windows 10

First of all I am not sure the problem is with Windows or NVidia or both, but this issue has been frustrating me for a while and I finally need to find a solution, or in the worst case - who to blame :


My setup:

PC with i9-9900 3.6GhZ processor, 64Gb RAM

NVidia Geforce GTX 1060 6Gb graphics card

Windows 10 Pro 64 bit.

Dell P2415Q display connected to a DisplayPort

Wacom Cintiq 22" display connected to the DVI port primary display


The problem is that every time I wake up Windows from sleep or restart everything resets to the primary display. It seems that when my Dell display goes to sleep, Windows thinks it is completely disconnected and that there is only one display left. I have tried to reinstall Nvidia drivers several times with different driver versions, tried to "remember windows position" with the Dell Display Manager, tried even to prevent computer form sleeping. Absolutely nothing helps.

I have read somewhere that it's possible to override the EDID signal somehow, but couldn't find how - at least not something simple enough for a user to do.

I also found that many people have this problem and most of them don't have a solution. But I am posting this here again because each hardware setup is different and some solutions that help one don't work on others...

:)

 

Double Monitor Setup is not connecting

Hi Yuri,

To setup dual monitors, I suggest you to press Windows + P keys
and select Extend or the required option and check for status. If you are still unable to setup dual monitor, suggest you to update the Display Adapter driver by following the steps provided below and check for status.

• Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapters.
• Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to update the driver.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

Multiple monitor/display setup

Follow these steps to add a second display monitor:

http://www.groovypost.com/howto-windows-10-dual...

After connecting the monitor, you press Windows key + P then click Extend.

 

Taskbar displaying in an incorrect position when using scaling on a dual monitor setup

Hi Jav,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the display on dual monitor. Do not worry will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the make and model of your device?

This issue might have occurred due to display drivers. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to update the display drivers and check if the issue persists.

Steps to Update Graphics Driver.

• 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
  Update driver software.

Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on Windows 10.

• 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.

Also, check if the issue persists on 100% screen resolution as well.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.