Windows 10: Dual screen Hotkey Accident... Screen with inactive windows being shaded (Half brightness)

Discus and support Dual screen Hotkey Accident... Screen with inactive windows being shaded (Half brightness) in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I've somehow did something by accident to my computer as I'd bumped my keyboard wrong, and now my computer is shading one screen somewhat that doesn't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by LaurenceKirchner, Dec 1, 2019.

  1. LAURENCEKIRCHNER
    LaurenceKirchner Win User

    Dual screen Hotkey Accident... Screen with inactive windows being shaded (Half brightness)


    I've somehow did something by accident to my computer as I'd bumped my keyboard wrong, and now my computer is shading one screen somewhat that doesn't have an active window. And I'm not at all sure what keys I'd bumped. This is becoming quickly frustrating, as I am very sure I prefer both my screens with full brightness. Does anyone know how to undo whatever function I've accidentally activated?

    Edit: I'm fairly sure it was some accidental hot key combination that's reducing the brightness on the other screen. It happened as I slipped from my chair and just grabbed wildly for something to keep me from falling. Does anyone know what's reducing the brightness on my screen? when I click on a window on the darkened screen, it becomes fully illuminated and the other screen becomes darkened so that it's only half bright. So to clarify what's actually happening to it.
    (And to save some people time, I did try rebooting too, and it didn't fix the issue.)

    :)
     
    LaurenceKirchner, Dec 1, 2019
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  2. GERARD QUI
    Gerard Qui Win User

    screen brightness on windows 10

    Hi,

    Some computers can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions.

    To manually adjust the screen brightness, we suggest following these troubleshooting steps:

    • Click Start, then select Settings.
    • Choose System, then select Display.
    • Under Brightness and color, move the Change brightness slider to adjust the brightness.

    Feel free to post back if you have other concern.
     
    Gerard Qui, Dec 1, 2019
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  3. CHICOFINO
    Chicofino Win User
    Screen Brightness

    My laptop screen brightness is always at Max even when I reduce it. And there is also no sleep option. I make use of windows 10. Please any suggestion
     
    Chicofino, Dec 1, 2019
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  4. PRAJWALCHIB
    prajwalchib Win User

    Dual screen Hotkey Accident... Screen with inactive windows being shaded (Half brightness)

    Windows 10 Screen wont rotate with hotkeys?


    Hi,i have a hp laptop running Win 10.I recently found out that Screen Rotation with hotkeys(Ctrl+Alt+Arrow Keys)is not working any more.It used to rotate earlier..even after installing Win 10.In my Graphic properties,the hotkeys option is enabled.But in my Intel HD Graphics control panel,Under the hotkeys section,where the list of other hotkeys is viewed,the options for the screen rotation is no where to be found.It used to work earlier.But now its gone.I can rotate my screen in settings>Display by manually selecting the the options,but the Hotkeys are not working no more.Any ideas??Thanks..
     
    prajwalchib, Dec 1, 2019
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