Windows 10: How can I get my main display to follow the mouse and show the second display?

Discus and support How can I get my main display to follow the mouse and show the second display? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm using a projector, and I want to be able to have my main display and the projector display be separate. I'm extending instead of duplicating on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by xemkis, Jul 19, 2019.

  1. xemkis Win User

    How can I get my main display to follow the mouse and show the second display?


    I'm using a projector, and I want to be able to have my main display and the projector display be separate. I'm extending instead of duplicating on multiple displays, but I want my computer screen to show the projector screen when the mouse goes onto it so I can see what I'm doing on the projector display without having to get up and move, or crane my neck backwards to see the projector.

    I remember being able to do this on previous versions of Windows, but is there a way to do it simply in the current update of Windows 10?

    :)
     
    xemkis, Jul 19, 2019
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  2. Andriy Win User

    second display configuration issue


    Hi All,

    My configuration:

    Windows 10 Pro x64
    AMD Radeon HD 7800

    Latest updates and video drivers installed, no hardware changes for 2+ months, latest significant Windows update 2 weeks ago, latest AMD video driver installed at least a week ago.


    I have 2 identical displays connected via DVI to Windows PC over several years already with "Extend displays" configuration, and suddenly this configuration stopped working a couple of days ago when I was in the middle of doing something. Windows just replaced it with "Duplicate displays" configuration.


    During PC startup I see BIOS diagnostics on both displays. Windows detects 2 displays. "Show only on 1" and "Show only on 2" options work as expected.


    Problem: "Extend these displays" results in display 1 going blank and display 2 shows it's part of the image.


    AMD Eyefinity (which creates virtual desktop over several monitors) works fine - which suggests that problem maybe only with Windows configuration.


    What is done:

    • checked cables
    • removed and installed again latest AMD drivers
    • removed second display from the System Devices, refreshed hardware list and added display again - now I have "Generic PnP monitor" and monitor with correct name in Monitors section
    • searched for latest drivers for monitors and display adapters from Device Manager, nothing found

    Next I replaced one monitor with monitor from different manufacturer, and everything works as expected - "Extend these displays" configuration shows extended image.


    Any ideas what else can be done to fix the problem?


    Thank you in advance.
     
    Andriy, Jul 19, 2019
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  3. alone Win User
    Display langage reverted back


    I followed the suggested actions: everything OK from step 1. and I attach as requested the output for step 2.

    How can I get my main display to follow the mouse and show the second display? [​IMG]

    for convenience I attach the google translation

    How can I get my main display to follow the mouse and show the second display? [​IMG]

    I'm ready to act following suggestions (if any) before...going through the restore (please don't misunderstand, I'm not looking forward doing it).

    I appreciate in any case your help
     
    alone, Jul 19, 2019
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  4. How can I get my main display to follow the mouse and show the second display?

    What to do with a second display?

    i was wondering to my self what good does my second display possibly do for me? i was wondering if there were any programs i should have up in it or if theres a game i could use on it? any suggestions? *Toast :toast:
     
    TechPowerDown, Jul 19, 2019
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