Windows 10: Second monitor recognized but won't display an image Display 2 isn't active

Discus and support Second monitor recognized but won't display an image Display 2 isn't active in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have an MSI Katana laptop and sometimes hook up my 4k monitor as an alternate or second displayUsually, this works fine but stopped functioning when... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by VolksDK, Jul 3, 2023.

  1. VolksDK Win User

    Second monitor recognized but won't display an image Display 2 isn't active


    I have an MSI Katana laptop and sometimes hook up my 4k monitor as an alternate or second displayUsually, this works fine but stopped functioning when I changed colour settings via Nvidia Control Panel. Windows recognizes that a display is attached but automatically reverts to my main laptop screen whenever I try to either extend displays or 'Show on 2.' The monitor also doesn't display in Nvidia Control Panel like it used to. It's connected by HDMI and doesn't have the option for DisplayPort sadly. When I try to change displays, my monitor does react for a second it has RGB lights on the b

    :)
     
    VolksDK, Jul 3, 2023
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  2. Brink Win User

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    Brink, Jul 3, 2023
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  3. damtachoa Win User
    4870x2 won't display at 1680x1050 at all!

    OK. Now I know what ur problem is. Step by step:
    1. Go to Catalyst Control Center
    2. Click on the word "Graphic" right on top left corner. It will display drop down menu
    3. Click on Display monitor and will see the list of monitor at near bottom
    4. Right Click the monitor and select "Configure". It will show up the window
    5. There will be 3 option to select. Select the middle one and then click on the tab which show the bar with 15%.
    6. Drag the bar to max, and the screen will stretch to the native resolution 1680x1050.
    7. Also click the tab with showing RGB drop down list and select the last one (it will change to image quality for pc).
    That's it. Good Luck.
     
    damtachoa, Jul 3, 2023
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  4. Xjoejoex Win User

    Second monitor recognized but won't display an image Display 2 isn't active

    Hp laptop screen won’t display except occasionally

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    I would like to note that step 20 comes up with no files. Perhaps this could be the source of the issues?
     
    Xjoejoex, Jul 3, 2023
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