Windows 10: Trick Windows into thinking only 1 display is connected

I am trying to hook up an external monitor to my laptop. I want to make Windows think there is only 1 monitor ti display to. Instead of looking like this when another display is connected to my laptop (picture 1), I would like it to look like it does normally (picture 2). Is there a way to trick Windows into thinking there is only 1 display instead of 2? For the second display, I just want to mirror my screen from the first display.

Picture 1

Picture 2

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Thinking about Going back to Win8.1


If want to disable IE, still can. However, can't uninstall it like were able to in XP/98/whatever.
Here's how, although I find it useful in case Chrome or Firefox stops working and have to re-download it. *Wink
1. Search for turn windows features on or off and click it in the search results.

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2. When the app opens, uncheck Internet Explorer 11.

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3. Click Yes on the warning dialog.

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4. Click OK.

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5. Restart for the changes to finish.

 

Windows Wireless Display Adapter-not connecting anymore

Hello Phillip,

Did you notice any changes on your PC prior to the issue? I suggest that you follow the steps outlined in this support article:
Troubleshooting Wireless Display Adapters.

Since updating drivers did not work, in addition, you can try to reset the Wireless Adapter.

1. On the adapter, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds.
2. When the message " Ready to connect "shows, open the
   Action Center.
3. Select Connect, and in the list of displays, select
   Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.

Please respond to this thread to let me know how the issue progresses. Similarly, if you have more questions, please inform me by replying to this post.

 

My displays are glitched (I think).

Hi,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community Forums.

• What is the make and model of the computer?
  
• Where exactly do you see the monitor being picked up twice?
  
• Are the both display devices connected to the NVidia graphics card?
  

Since the drivers are installed for both integrated and dedicated graphics cards, none of the display devices should be using Microsoft basic display adaptor.



I request you to post the screenshot of the display settings window (Settings->System->Display) in reply to this post. Please ensure that the screenshot does not contain any personal information like your email address, phone number etc.



How to include a screenshot in your post



Meanwhile, I would suggest to check and remove if there are any hidden drivers installed for graphics adapters. Please follow the steps given below.

• Right click on Start (Windows logo) and select
  Device Manager.
  
• Click on View menu item and select
  Show hidden items.
  
• Expand Display adapters and remove the devices which are greyed out by right clicking on the device and selecting
  Uninstall.
  
• Reboot the computer and check if the issue is fixed.
  

Please get back to us with the information requested above, so that we can suggest the appropriate troubleshooting steps.

We look forward to your reply.



Regards,

Peer Samie

Microsoft Community-Moderator