Windows 10: I disabled my monitor while trying to fix resolution it's an older monitor and I tried to...

Old monitor got disabled and I need a way to re-enable it or I have no way of using the PC

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Second monitor screen resolution problem

Hi,

For us to properly isolate the issue with your second monitor screen resolution, we would like to know the following:

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  Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
  
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  When did the issue first begin?
  
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  To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

In the meantime, we suggest that you try resetting your monitor settings, and check if the issue still persists. You may refer to your monitor on how to reset it.

We look forward to your response.

 

3rd monitor doesn't connect

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To better understand your query, kindly reply to the following questions.

1. Did you try setting up the cables again?

2. Did you try giving the recommended resolution and check if the monitor is detected?

I would suggest you to make sure that the monitors are connected to the correct video port.

However, you can go to the device manager and disable the monitor which is not working.

Follow the steps below.

• Press Windows key + X key and click on
  Device Manager.
• Expand the Monitors.
• Right-click on the monitor and select Disable.
• After sometime, try re-enabling it and check if the device gets detected.

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

Regards,

 

Monitor Resolution

Thanks. I gave it a few days to see if it worked. It didn't.

My monitor is listed as "Generic PnP Monitor" (it's an old Vizio with no drivers available from that company) and I am told that I have the latest driver. I uninstalled are re-installed, etc., but it didn't change matters. It selects the correct monitor
when I restart and that seems to hold most of the day even when it takes a nap and I have to sign-on again. But overnight it changes the resolution and I cannot get it back. When I try to change the resolution manually to what it is when it is right "1360
X 768 (Recommended)" it is not the same and none of the available resolution-options work.