Windows 10: Screen save on second monitor not primary?

Discus and support Screen save on second monitor not primary? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Running Windows 10 pro latest upgrade etc... I have a main monitor that I use all the time and treat as my primary monitor. This is in front of me.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by grahamm7, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. grahamm7 Win User

    Screen save on second monitor not primary?


    Running Windows 10 pro latest upgrade etc... I have a main monitor that I use all the time and treat as my primary monitor. This is in front of me. My second monitor is to the LH. I use this when editing videos. The main editing screen on main monitor in front of me and the video display itself on the secondary monitor to the LH etc... I have set up a screen saver to show some of my images JPG. However if I leave the PC the screen saver shows the images on the Secondary monitor on the LH? The primary monitor just goes black? Can one not have the screen saver say screen saving with images or even one of the basic like bubble on BOTH monitors? If anything I would prefer the secondary monitor to blank the screen and the main monitor to show the screen saving images. I did look all round the settings of screen saver etc... I can't see anything about which video/monitor etc...

    :)
     
    grahamm7, Feb 26, 2021
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  2. Second monitor not detected after update

    Hi Tom,

    There are several reasons that could have caused the issue you are experiencing. One of these is the update you previously performed in Windows, either it was not configured properly by the system or the update components were corrupted. Kindly answer the
    following questions for clarification:

    • Have you tried updating the monitor and display drivers?
    • Have you tried to use another user profile to check if the issue re-occurs?

    Furthermore, we suggest that you add the other monitor manually. This is to ensure that the second monitor is still connected after the update. Here are the steps:

    • Type connected devices and open Connected Devices on the
      Windows Search bar.
    • Click Add devices.
    • Select the Second screen.
    • Pick one of the 3 options: Duplicate, Extend, and the Second screen only.
    • The Duplicate option will duplicate the primary display to secondary display.
    • The Extend option will unite two monitors so you can use them both as one.
    • The Second screen only option will, obviously, disable primary and use only the secondary monitor.
    • Once you’ve chosen the preferred mode, save changes.

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    PreciousLeb, Feb 26, 2021
    #2
  3. 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, Feb 26, 2021
    #3
  4. coolali95 Win User

    Screen save on second monitor not primary?

    How to let the second monitor display part of primary monitor?

    Hello. I was trying to play resident evil 6 splitscreen with my wife yesterday on my pc. She said she doesn't like to see the full screen and
    only wants to see her players screen (which is the lower half). So I brought my second screen and wanted it just to magnify the lower portion of the primary screen, but windows only gives me the option to either treat the secondary monitor as an extension
    or to duplicate the primary monitor. How do I just initiate the second monitor to zoom in a portion of the primary monitor?
     
    coolali95, Feb 26, 2021
    #4
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