Windows 10: Screen settings change when I make a different screen the main display

Discus and support Screen settings change when I make a different screen the main display in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have three screens and after launching Windows my main screen bigger shows my desktop with all my icons as normal. The other two screens have a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by rogo2023, May 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM.

  1. rogo2023 Win User

    Screen settings change when I make a different screen the main display


    I have three screens and after launching Windows my main screen bigger shows my desktop with all my icons as normal. The other two screens have a desktop with no icons and that is as I want them to be. I use this set up for Xplane 12 a flight simulator with the game on my bigger you might say my main screen and use the other two screens for a programme called Air Manager where I have sets of instruments displayed as generated by Air Manager. The problem I am having is that one of the 'instrument' displays is a touch screen and therefore apparently needs to be set as the main screen.

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  2. screen display

    Hi William,

    It is important that you have the correct screen display and resolution. We suggest that you perform the following steps to reset the monitor settings:

    • Boot your computer in
      safe mode
      .
    • Once in safe mode, right-click the desktop > Screen Resolution.
    • Change the display settings back to the original configuration.
    • Restart your computer.

    Feel free to update us on the result.
     
    Rachelle Gra, May 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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  3. dacrone Win User
    different lock screen and sign in screen?

    Step 2b is labeled as Change the Login Screen Image, but the steps show you how to change the Lock Screen image. Step 2a is irrelevant. It only tells you how to change the desktop background.

    What I want to do:
    Set Spotlight as the LOCK Screen Image(s) - Done
    Set the Win 10 Hero Image as the SIGN IN Screen Image - This is the one that shows after you click on the lock screen and you are able to type your password. If I uncheck "Show Lock Screen Image on Sign In Screen", it shows a solid blue background behind my Password box and user image. This is what I want to change to the Hero Image....
     
  4. Gyula H Win User

    Screen settings change when I make a different screen the main display

    Win11 how to set different resolutions on different screens?

    Hi there LSXXX,

    I’m sorry to hear you're having trouble with Teams on your laptop screen. Let's see if we can make things easier to read by adjusting your screen resolution.

    Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Different Resolutions on Different Screens in Windows 11

    Open Display Settings:

    Right-click on your desktop and select Display settings.

    Alternatively, go to Settings > System > Display.

    Identify Your Displays:

    In the Display settings, you’ll see a diagram of your screens labeled with numbers. Click on Identify to see which number corresponds to your laptop screen.

    Select Your Laptop Screen:

    Click on the screen that represents your laptop. This will highlight that screen and bring up its settings.

    Change the Resolution:

    Scroll down to the Scale and layout section.

    Click on the Display resolution dropdown menu and select a lower resolution to make everything larger.

    Apply the Changes:

    After selecting the new resolution, click Apply.

    A prompt will appear asking if you want to keep these display settings. Click Keep changes if the new resolution works for you.

    Verify Other Screens:

    Make sure the resolution of your other monitors remains unchanged. If needed, select each monitor and verify their resolutions in the same way.

    Please let me know if this helps or if you've already tried this. I have another possible solution if needed.

    Best regards,

    Gyula
     
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