Windows 10: Why has adding a third monitor removed the display setting, "show only on _"?

Discus and support Why has adding a third monitor removed the display setting, "show only on _"? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Tried searching to see if this was asked before, could not find one. Windows 10. I added a third monitor to my setup recently, and it seems to have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Macoda, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. Macoda Win User

    Why has adding a third monitor removed the display setting, "show only on _"?


    Tried searching to see if this was asked before, could not find one.

    Windows 10. I added a third monitor to my setup recently, and it seems to have removed the "show only on This display" option. Is this normal functionality? I used that option quite a bit. I can now only duplicate and extend the displays.

    :)
     
    Macoda, Mar 25, 2021
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  2. No display on monitor when TV set as primary display

    Issue solved

    Removed DVI/HDMI cable from computer and monitor

    Step 1: Check if the VGA monitor cable is defective.

    1. Turn off computer
    2. Connect the monitor VGA cable from the monitor to the VGA port on the computer
    3. Turn on computer, VGA monitor cable is good.

      Step 2: Tun off computer
    1. Connect HDMI Cable to HDMI port and TV
    2. Turn on computer and TV, there is no monitor black screen
    3. Click on the Windows logo, select the Settings icon , and then select

      System. Under Display there are two squares, labeled 1 and 2

      D Click on Advanced Display Settings:

      Display information: Display 1- Monitor Display 2 -TV

      E Right-click the Speakers icon in
      the taskbar, select Sound, click on Playback devices,


      a s tv screen with my brand shows
      AMD High Definition Audio Device ready.

      F. Problem solved



      Cause of the problem: Defective VGA port on the Syba VGA HD15+ 3.5 Audio to HDMI converter
     
    Rooben Kajima, Mar 25, 2021
    #2
  3. client32 Win User
    Restore display from "remove this display"

    I had right clicked on the desktop and selected Display settings. My TV was list as a monitor there. I selected the monitor and clicked
    Remove this display.

    The above steps has not resolved my issue.
     
    client32, Mar 25, 2021
    #3
  4. Vivian_S Win User

    Why has adding a third monitor removed the display setting, "show only on _"?

    External monitor display settings

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



    I understand that you are facing issues with the display scaling on your external displays. We will certainly look into this for you.

    As you are using Vizio TV, you may have to try using custom resolution settings if the in-built settings do not provide the required settings.

    For better clarity, please let us know:

    • What is the version of Windows 10 that is currently installed on your computer? You can click on Search and type
      winver.
    • Are you aware of any recent changes to the system, such as updates, after which you are facing this issue?
    • What is the make and model of your computer?


    Meanwhile, I would suggest you to check the steps mentioned in the Workaround section in

    Windows scaling issues for high-DPI devices


    I would also suggest you to check the Display drivers. Please refer

    Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows 10


    Set up dual monitors on Windows 10



    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards,

    Vivian S
     
    Vivian_S, Mar 25, 2021
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