Windows 10: Main monitor goes black when plugging in 2nd monitor

Discus and support Main monitor goes black when plugging in 2nd monitor in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello to whoever's reading thisI have a second screen that I use for both my desktop and my gaming console via an HDMI switch, but whenever I switch... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Anon_465, Nov 26, 2022.

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    Main monitor goes black when plugging in 2nd monitor


    Hello to whoever's reading thisI have a second screen that I use for both my desktop and my gaming console via an HDMI switch, but whenever I switch between the gaming console both from and to the desktop the main screen I use that is connected through DisplayPort turns black for a moment No cursor either as if it got replugged as well. and then switches back to normal, which is very irritating. I have checked if it is the HDMI switch but the issue also occurs when I have my HDMI cable plugged in directly from the screen to the desktop and just plug in and unplug it. The issue doesn't happ

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