Windows 10: Monitor not receiving signal after changing resolution in Windows 10

So I changed my resolution and suddenly my second monitor just lost signal. No matter what I do now, even in safe mode, I just can not get my second monitor to get any signal....
I reinstalled drivers, did all updates, turned it on and off, plugged cable in and out. Even took out all my monitor cables and just plugged in the one not working and even then it does not get a display DVI-D.
Weirdest issue I have run into...Help....

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How do I forcefully change the active signal resolution?

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you want to change the active signal resolution for the monitor that you are using.



I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below and see if that helps:

1. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on System and select
   Display from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll down and select Advanced Display Settings.
   
4. Click on Display adapter properties for Display # (Display 2 in your case).
   
5. Click on List All Modes under
   Adapter tab.
   
6. Now, select the resolution that your monitor supports.
   
7. Click on OK and click on
   Keep changes.
   

You may also want to try updating your graphics drivers. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Display adapters.
   
3. Right click on the graphics card
   device and select Update Driver.
   

Article for reference:
Update drivers in Windows 10.



Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Cannot change Active Signal Resolution

I'm having trouble with a LG25UM58 Ultrawide monitor on Windows 10 PRO 1909. It refuses to change the Active Signal Resolution to 2560x1980. I've used the Windows Display Settings and Nvidia Control Panel and reinstalled all drivers more than twice. Even trying multiple drivers from LG, but none of them seem to install correctly anyway as an "Installation Successful" message pops up immediately on clicking "Install." However, no options or configurations seem to be changed and the main problem persists.

I deactivated the motherboard display (Intel Integrated) since they are not in use. I am using the RTX 2060 Super and plugged into the display port through and DP-to-HDMI adapter.

Is there any way to convince Windows to change the active signal? Is there third-party software that could do this? Or even a hardware option (like an adapter that Windows would recognize at the necessary native resolution which could then output to the monitor similar to a receiver)?

 

Help! Windows 10 changed my resolution and can't see anything!!

Hi Etan,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

Monitors can support resolutions that are lower than their native resolutions, but text won't look as sharp and the display might be small, centered on the screen, edged with black, or stretched. It is recommended to set the screen resolution of the display
to the (Recommended) native resolution to get the best display on your monitor. Your screen resolution needs to be at least
1024x768 to have multiple windows and apps on your screen at the same time.

Kindly follow the below methods and check if it helps.


Method 1:


I suggest you to set the Display Resolution on your monitor to the recommended level. Follow the below steps

• Open the Start menu and type Settings in the search bar.
  
• Click on System and select Display.
• Make sure that you have set the Change the size of the text, apps and other items to 100%
  recommended.
• Click on Advanced display settings.
• Select the monitor and make sure that you have selected Resolution
  to 1920*1080 Recommended.

If the issue still persists, then follow the below method.



Method 2:


I suggest you to update the display adapter　then try to change the screen resolution.

Follow the steps given below to uninstall and reinstall the display drivers.　　

• Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
  
• Search for Display Adapters and expand it.
• Right click on the Display Adapters and select Uninstall.

If the issue still persists, I suggest you to contact the manufacturer to download the latest display adapters.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.