Windows 10: My second monitor show up as second but acts like it's the first one?

Discus and support My second monitor show up as second but acts like it's the first one? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; The bigger screen is the firstLook at the taskbar to see the problemBut in display settings:- Second display has the main taskbar and new programs open... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DahamSirimanna, Sep 13, 2021.

  1. My second monitor show up as second but acts like it's the first one?


    The bigger screen is the firstLook at the taskbar to see the problemBut in display settings:- Second display has the main taskbar and new programs open on the 2nd monitor, and the windows sign in screen shows up in the second monitor instead of the first

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    DahamSirimanna, Sep 13, 2021
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  2. 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, Sep 13, 2021
    #2
  3. Second monitor is detected but won't visually show anything

    So I just recently bought a second monitor and for some reason I can't get it to show anything but a black screen. When I try extended screen I'm able to move my mouse over to the second monitor, the computer recognizes that it's there, the monitor turns
    on, but the monitor just has a black screen and won't show anything. When I turn the monitor on and off it will start on blue like my first monitor, but then will say no signal and just stay orange.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Wes Harkins, Sep 13, 2021
    #3
  4. Wazix Win User

    My second monitor show up as second but acts like it's the first one?

    Windows 10 not working with a second monitor?

    I have done the steps that you have posted, it does not show my second monitor as a device, in the display settings if I set my resolutions to 720p my second monitor will only show what is on my first monitor, I am unable to use it the way that I would
    like to. When I change it back to 1080p my second monitor loses signal and goes black. I use a DVI cable to connect my second monitor...if that makes any difference.
     
    Wazix, Sep 13, 2021
    #4
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