Windows 10: Windows 10 not extending to 2 monitors

Discus and support Windows 10 not extending to 2 monitors in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, I updated to windows 10 and bought 2 monitors to extend the display. However, it seems that the monitor is not extending properly even if I chose... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ArtM2016, Nov 28, 2019.

  1. ArtM2016 Win User

    Windows 10 not extending to 2 monitors


    Hi,


    I updated to windows 10 and bought 2 monitors to extend the display. However, it seems that the monitor is not extending properly even if I chose the extend display in the multiple display option. I read in the discussion thread to press Microsoft+X then select display drivers to unistall/re-install. However, I don't see any display drivers in my computer, what I can see is display devices. Are these the same? I just don't want to immediately uninstall something that might make my problem more difficult to solve.

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    ArtM2016, Nov 28, 2019
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  2. Trouble with 2 monitors

    Hi Tim,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to change the settings to Extended Monitor and check if it helps.

    Please follow below steps:

    • Right Click any ware of the Desktop, and launch Personalization.
    • Go to dual monitor settings under personalization, and change it Extended Monitor.
    Please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.



    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Nov 28, 2019
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  3. KW1NM Win User
    Extending 2 Dell Monitors

    Hello!

    I am very technologically challenged, and I am trying to EXTEND (not mirror) my 2 desktop Dell monitors.

    My computer only has one vga port, and my monitors have hdmi cables.

    I bought a uGreen hdmi female to vga male adapter but I still can't figure it out.

    I am able to mirror them but not extend them as i'm wanting to do for my work.

    I looked in the display settings area, and it only shows one monitor, and it won't detect the 2nd one at all.

    If anyone could be so kind to do a STEP BY STEP instruction on how to set this up, i'd greatly appreciate it!!

    Keri W

    Albuquerque
     
    KW1NM, Nov 28, 2019
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  4. Windows 10 not extending to 2 monitors

    extending monitors

    Hello,

    I hope I can help you today

    solote allow two monitors but here I leave this possible solution

    Step 1

    Connect a monitor to the normal video card, using the necessary cable (DVI, VGA or HDMI). This will be the main screen, so place it directly in front of your computer's cabinet.

    Step 2

    Connect the second monitor to the alternative port of the video card, and then restart the computer. The PC will automatically detect the second monitor.

    Step 3

    Go to the "Show options" window by right clicking on the desktop, then select the "Properties" option. From there, click on the second monitor (which will appear in the drop-down menu), and then activate the "Extend my desktop on this screen" checkbox.

    Step 4

    Connect the third monitor to your original video card (if it has three outputs) or to another video card, and then restart the computer one more time.

    Step 5

    Go to the "Show options" window by right clicking on the desktop, then select the "Properties" option. From there, click on the third monitor (which will appear in the drop-down menu), and then activate the "Extend my desktop to this screen" checkbox

    regards...
     
    MiguelChiappori, Nov 28, 2019
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