Windows 10: Icons getting smaller when on external monitor

Discus and support Icons getting smaller when on external monitor in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hello, when my laptop connected via HDMI cable to external monitor and I am closing the lid, the icons on the desktop (and whole resolution) getting... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Dr. Fridmar, Oct 29, 2019.

  1. DR. FRIDMAR
    Dr. Fridmar Win User

    Icons getting smaller when on external monitor


    Hello,


    when my laptop connected via HDMI cable to external monitor and I am closing the lid, the icons on the desktop (and whole resolution) getting smaller on the external monitor.

    somehow the process of pressing windows key+P and choosing extend displays not working, and causing the desktop not fit the external monitor screen at all.


    any help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    Dr. Fridmar, Oct 29, 2019
    #1
  2. PAVAN_N
    Pavan_N Win User

    External monitor blanking often

    Hi,

    Please answer these questions to assist you better.

    • What is the make and model of your computer and external monitor?
    • Have you installed all pending Windows and driver updates?
    • Do you get any error message?

    I suggest you to install all pending Windows updates in your PC and also update Display drivers. Follow the steps below.

    Step 1: I would suggest you to check and install any latest Windows Updates available.

    • Go to Start and then Settings.
    • Click on Update and Recovery.
    • Check for updates under
      Windows Updates.
    • Restart the system and check if the issue is resolved.

    Step 2: Please refer to the following Wiki article created by
    Andre Da Costa on How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10.

    How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10

    Do let us know if you still get random black screen in the external monitor. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Oct 29, 2019
    #2
  3. ROMEL RAM
    Romel Ram Win User
    External Monitor with Quicken

    Hi Mark,

    It is possible that the display resolution automatically adjusts after connecting to an external monitor. For us to properly isolate this issue, we have some questions for you:

    • Are you experiencing the same issue even without using the Quicken tool?
    • Have you checked if the display resolution settings of the Surface device and the external monitor is the same?
    • Have you tried checking for a graphics device driver update?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done to isolate the issue?

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Romel Ram, Oct 29, 2019
    #3
  4. W1ZZARD
    W1zzard Win User

    Icons getting smaller when on external monitor

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    changed the favicon for the forum
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    added html code to suggest the icon to browsers

    but i still cant get it to show up in firefox favourites
     
    W1zzard, Oct 29, 2019
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