Windows 10: Why my Icons are resized when i activated my second monitor?

Discus and support Why my Icons are resized when i activated my second monitor? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I have a double monitor setup. I noticed that when I activate the second monitor using the options "Extend these displays" the icons on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mpx83, Aug 3, 2024.

  1. Mpx83 Win User

    Why my Icons are resized when i activated my second monitor?


    Hi,I have a double monitor setup. I noticed that when I activate the second monitor using the options "Extend these displays" the icons on the firstmain monitor are moved and resized, they are a little smaller. Why is this happening? If it helps when i use only the main monitor the scale is 125%.I already updated all the drivers that i found.Thanks for any help.

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    Mpx83, Aug 3, 2024
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  2. Anne Ros Win User

    How to stop all the main screen icons moving to second monitor (Windows10) ?

    Hi,

    This can be a default when opening a game to maximize the functionality of having two monitors. To clarify the issue, we need additional information:

    • When you close the game, do the icons go back to the main display or does it stays on the second monitor?
    • Have you tried any troubleshooting steps?

    We'll keep an eye out on your response.
     
    Anne Ros, Aug 3, 2024
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  3. S WMARR Win User
    Windows 10 desktop Icon resizing?

    I found out how to resize desktop icons, see below ,

    To change the desktop icons take the steps below:

    · Right click on an empty area of the desktop

    · Select ‘View’



    From here we will have three options:

    · Large Icons

    · Medium Icons

    · Classic Icons



    When you select the options listed above the icons will change based on the size selected.
     
    S WMARR, Aug 3, 2024
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  4. Why my Icons are resized when i activated my second monitor?

    resize desktop icons

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and your interest in Windows 10.

    Method 1:

    To change the desktop icons take the steps below:

    · Right click on an empty area of the desktop

    · Select ‘View’

    From here we will have three options:

    · Large Icons

    · Medium Icons

    · Classic Icons

    Method 2:

    To resize the icons on Windows 10 follow the instructions provided below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows logo key + I key.
    • Click on System.
    • In Display tab, increase the percentage or bar under change the size of text, apps and other items.
    • Click on Apply button.
    Keep us posted with the status of the issue.
     
    Akheel Ahmed, Aug 3, 2024
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