Windows 10: Screen Saver cuts off pictures on dual monitors

I just upgraded to a new Surface using Windows 11. My previous Surface used Windows 10. In setting up my previous screen saver using my personal pictures, it works just fine when not connected to my 2 dual monitors or if I close my Surface and just use the 2 external monitors. When I try to open my Surface and use it as the 3rd monitor, the screen saver will activate but only show about 1/2 of the picture stuck at the top of the screen. Any rationale or setting that can change this so I can use all three monitors and have the screen saver work? Thanks.

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screen saver on dual monitors

Hi Greg,

Sorry no, not what I mean.

That link covers: one background picture stretching across two monitors.

I'm looking to: fix a monitor that won't show the screensaver.

I have a slide show of photos. I'm using this slide show as the Screen Saver (not background, not lock screen).

I have dual monitors.

I have tried all combinations of extending and duplicating.

Currently the laptop screen is disabled - so I'm only using the two main monitors.

One monitor goes to sleep (and is black) and the other shows the slide show screen saver.

I'd like both monitors to show the screen saver. Either the same picture at the same time, or different pictures (from the same folder / slide show - this is what it was doing, very nicely, until recently).

thanks!!

 

Screen saver with dual monitors

As the title indicates, I use dual monitors and am trying to set up my screen saver to show a slideshow. When I do this, the pictures appear on the seam between the monitors. Is there anyway to change it so they only appear on the main monitor?

 

Screen saver with dual monitors

Hi,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

• 
  Have you upgraded the graphics card?
  
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  Do you have any other issues except the screensaver issue on second monitor?
  

I suggest you to follow the below link to update the graphics card drivers and update the drivers for second monitor.

How
to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

After performing the above steps, try to set the screen saver and check if it helps.

I suggest you to refer:
Connect a second monitor or projector

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.