Windows 10: My monitor keeps going dark for about a second

Discus and support My monitor keeps going dark for about a second in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; My monitor has been turning going dark for a second or two and it happens multiple times a day, sometimes I'll happen multiple times with only a few... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by AMahina, Mar 30, 2020.

  1. AMAHINA
    AMahina Win User

    My monitor keeps going dark for about a second


    My monitor has been turning going dark for a second or two and it happens multiple times a day, sometimes I'll happen multiple times with only a few minutes in between, and some times it'll be hours in between. It never lasts for much longer than a second or two, and it doesn't happen from being bumped or anything. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    AMahina, Mar 30, 2020
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  2. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    How to stop all the main screen icons moving to second monitor (Windows10) ?

    Hi,

    This can be a default when opening a game to maximize the functionality of having two monitors. To clarify the issue, we need additional information:

    • When you close the game, do the icons go back to the main display or does it stays on the second monitor?
    • Have you tried any troubleshooting steps?

    We'll keep an eye out on your response.
     
    Anne Ros, Mar 30, 2020
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  3. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User
    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:


    • Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?

    • When did the issue first begin?

    • 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.
     
    Michael Gall, Mar 30, 2020
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  4. SQUAREKNEES
    squareknees Win User

    My monitor keeps going dark for about a second

    Issues while installing a second monitor in Windows 10

    Really? I get a canned answer and nothing else? I posted that I had tried everything that I could find posted online. I did read the post that Andre suggested multiple times prior to posting this request for help. None of it helped.

    My computer does not recognize that there is a second monitor is plugged in. The small step of changing the settings so I can put stuff on the second monitor ISN'T the issue. I am not that dumb. in the device manager there is only the single monitor listed
    at one point there was a unknown device listed but my computer did not know if it was a monitor or a printer.

    There has to be someone out there that knows how to fix this

    Please Help
     
    squareknees, Mar 30, 2020
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