Windows 10: I changed my second monitor to portrait and now my main monitor switched to 1980x1020.

Discus and support I changed my second monitor to portrait and now my main monitor switched to 1980x1020. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I changed my second monitor to portrait and now my main monitor switched to 1980x1020. I put the second monitor back to landscape and tried to switch... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Charles Haas1, Jan 28, 2025.

  1. I changed my second monitor to portrait and now my main monitor switched to 1980x1020.


    I changed my second monitor to portrait and now my main monitor switched to 1980x1020. I put the second monitor back to landscape and tried to switch my main monitor back to 3840x2160 and it wont go back. Keeps saying cant change to this resolution. choose a different resolution.

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    Charles Haas1, Jan 28, 2025
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  2. Failure in switching audio from laptop to second monitor

    Hello, CluelessCL

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.



    Thank you for describing the issue you're facing with switching audio output from your laptop to the second monitor via HDMI. It's essential to have a seamless experience when using external monitors. To assist you further, I'd like to gather some more specific details:

    1-Can you confirm if the issue is specific to the second monitor's speakers, or does it also occur when using other audio devices, such as external speakers or headphones?

    2-Have you tried different HDMI cables or tested the monitor's audio output with another device to ensure it's functioning as expected?

    3-Are you using any third-party audio management software or apps that might be affecting the audio output switching behavior?

    4-Have you recently made any changes to your laptop's audio settings or installed any updates that might have coincided with the time when this issue started?

    Additionally, please provide the following details:



    • The make and model of your laptop.
    • The make and model of the second monitor you're using.
    If possible, try the following steps and let me know the results:

    1. Restart your laptop while keeping the HDMI connection to the second monitor intact and then check if you can switch audio output.
    2. Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable while audio is playing on your laptop to see if this triggers the audio to switch to the monitor's speakers.
    Once I have this information, I'll be able to provide you with more targeted troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue with audio output switching between your laptop and the second monitor.

    Looking forward to your response so that I can assist you further.

    Best regards,



    Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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    * Your patience and cooperation are highly appreciated.
     
    Chandy - MSFT, Jan 28, 2025
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  3. Change Monitor to Portrait

    Portrait monitor not landscapped
     
    Eddie GeneClemmons, Jan 28, 2025
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  4. Laura615 Win User

    I changed my second monitor to portrait and now my main monitor switched to 1980x1020.

    change main monitor setup with second monitor

    I recently switched out my second monitor with a different one; once I made the switch my main monitor is know my second monitor display. Prior to changing my second monitor out everything was fine, my main monitor was 1 and the second was second. Now
    my main monitor displays as second and my second as my main one. How can I fix this issue, I have been trying and nothing works. Can anyone help?
     
    Laura615, Jan 28, 2025
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I changed my second monitor to portrait and now my main monitor switched to 1980x1020.

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