Windows 10: Have Windows "remember" scaling for different monitors?

Discus and support Have Windows "remember" scaling for different monitors? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi, I regularly use my Windows 10 notebook with three displays: • Built in 13.3" QHD 3200 x 1800 • External widescreen 27" 3840 x 2160 • 1080p... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AnderAnder, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. ANDERANDER
    AnderAnder Win User

    Have Windows "remember" scaling for different monitors?


    Hi,


    I regularly use my Windows 10 notebook with three displays:


    • Built in 13.3" QHD 3200 x 1800


    • External widescreen 27" 3840 x 2160


    • 1080p 42" TV 1920 x 1080


    For the desktop and other objects to appear at normal size, each display requires a different scaling setting respectively:


    • 250%


    • 125%


    • 100%


    Each time I switch displays, to get the right scaling, I must:


    1. Sign out of Windows


    2. Connect the display


    3. Open Display Settings, scroll down, open Advanced Scaling Settings


    4. Scroll down, enter proper scaling percentage for new display


    5. Click "Sign out now" to sign out of Windows again


    6. Sign in again


    This is quite tedious! Is there no way to have Windows 10 "remember" the scaling settings I choose?


    It has no trouble communicating with each display to obtain its model number and specifications. For example, "Devices and Printers" shows me currently using "Philips 278E1 27 inch Wide LCD MONITOR 278E1". So it "knows" exactly what scaling is optimal for that display... Why doesn't it make that adjustment, and/or restore the scaling I previously set for that display? What possible reason could there be for it not to?


    And yes—in Advanced Scaling Settings, "Let Windows try to fix apps so they're not blurry" is ON.


    Thanks!

    :)
     
    AnderAnder, Feb 1, 2021
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    DaveM121, Feb 1, 2021
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  3. NHORTON-F36C58F9-50B8-4B31-BB8F-9B948E7702AB
    nhorton-F36C58F9-50B8-4B31-BB8F-9B948E7702AB Win User
    Remember Scale settings on external monitor

    I have a docking station for my laptop but right now, every time I connect up, Windows acts like it is seeing the monitor for the first time and using the same settings with that monitor that my laptop screen has.

    Is there a way to get the machine to remember my scaling settings and such for the external monitor?
     
    nhorton-F36C58F9-50B8-4B31-BB8F-9B948E7702AB, Feb 1, 2021
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  4. PRAKHAR_KHARE
    Prakhar_Khare Win User

    Have Windows "remember" scaling for different monitors?

    Scaling Issue With Extended Monitors

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are facing scaling issues when you connect a 4K monitor to the PC. For more clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below:



    1. What is the make and model of the PC?
    2. How the monitors are connected to the PC?
    3. What is the build version of Windows installed on the PC?
    4. Have you tried updating the display drivers?


    Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the article
    Windows scaling issues for high-DPI devices     and check if that helps.



    Please get back to us with the required information to assist you further with the issue.



    Regards,

    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Feb 1, 2021
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