Windows 10: How to disconnect a non-existing monitor?

Discus and support How to disconnect a non-existing monitor? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; For some reason, Windows determines that there are 2 monitors connected to the system, even though there is physically only 1. When installing updates,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ernestina Evance, Jan 6, 2024.

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    How to disconnect a non-existing monitor?


    For some reason, Windows determines that there are 2 monitors connected to the system, even though there is physically only 1. When installing updates, it makes this non-existent monitor the main one and opens all the windows on it, each time I have to perform a hack with moving setting window to be able to switch to “Display duplication” mode. 1. Are there ways to tell Windows that the second monitor does not exist? the “turn off monitor” option for this particular non-existent one is not in the menu. I can see this option for existing monitors only 2. Is there a way to set a real monitor a

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