Windows 10: Security Updates cause my main monitor to go black for a few seconds

I've had this issue happen to me a few times now this year and every time I've had the black screen happen, I could check the windows update history and always find security updates that had just then been downloaded. Does this happen to anyone else? I was thinking for a while that it might be a broken displayport cable, which I ruled out by getting another one, and it doesn't happen during "intense moments" such as playing for the pc stressful games, it always happens when I'm just on my desktop, doing close to nothing.

It's not the biggest deal in the world I suppose, but any ideas on what I can try besides a clean install?

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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.

 

Second monitor turned black, worked before

Hi Hendrik,

I appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.

I will certainly help you with the issue you are experiencing with the display on second monitor.

This issue might be related to the Intel HD Graphics 3000.

Provide us the additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the exact error message/ error code of this issue?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?

Please follow below mentioned steps to fix the issue:

I suggest you to download and install the latest Intel HD Graphics 3000 drivers from the manufacturer's website and check if it helps.

Refer to the below link:

Search downloads

Please get back to us, if you are still experiencing with the display on second monitor.

Thank you.

 

Second monitor works but is black.

Hello Oliver,

There are several factors that may cause this issue. To better assist you, we suggest that you answer the following questions:

• What is your connection? Are you using a splitter? Have you tried connecting one to VGA and the other to DVI port or switch the connections?
• How about switching the monitors around in Display settings?
• What happen when you press Windows + P key and choose a different option?
• Have you tried updating your
  graphic card driver and run the Hardware troubleshooter? (Troubleshooting> Hardware and Sound> Hardware and Devices)
  
• What other troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Looking forward to your response.