Windows 10: unchecking make this my main display

Discus and support unchecking make this my main display in Windows 10 Graphic Cards to solve the problem; hello, I have 2 monitors ( 2nd one just set up), I noticed today that when I tried to open something on my main screen (1st one) it was opened on 2nd... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Graphic Cards' started by mommabeth, Jan 7, 2019.

  1. mommabeth Win User

    unchecking make this my main display


    hello, I have 2 monitors ( 2nd one just set up), I noticed today that when I tried to open something on my main screen (1st one) it was opened on 2nd monitor, (note: it was not turned on). so I started trying to configure them so the screen that I wanted as main, would be main. I checked the make this my main box.... only to realize that it was on the 2nd monitor. I cannot change it, (won't uncheck) is there a way to do this? or am I stuck with this configuration?

    :)
     
    mommabeth, Jan 7, 2019
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    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

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    • Corrupt or outdated display driver.
    Try the steps listed here and check if it helps:

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    Step 1: Uninstall display driver.

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    Now restart your computer and check, if the problem persists try step 2.

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    Akheel Ahmed, Jan 7, 2019
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  3. alone Win User
    Display langage reverted back


    I followed the suggested actions: everything OK from step 1. and I attach as requested the output for step 2.

    unchecking make this my main display [​IMG]

    for convenience I attach the google translation

    unchecking make this my main display [​IMG]

    I'm ready to act following suggestions (if any) before...going through the restore (please don't misunderstand, I'm not looking forward doing it).

    I appreciate in any case your help
     
    alone, Jan 7, 2019
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  4. damtachoa Win User

    unchecking make this my main display

    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, Jan 7, 2019
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