Windows 10: Windows greyed out "Make this my main display" with dual monitors

Discus and support Windows greyed out "Make this my main display" with dual monitors in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello, I just started using dual monitors, but Windows reads my main display as Monitor 2 and my weaker one as Monitor 1. The option to make number 2... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/thesiltstrider, Dec 13, 2019.

  1. Windows greyed out "Make this my main display" with dual monitors


    Hello, I just started using dual monitors, but Windows reads my main display as Monitor 2 and my weaker one as Monitor 1. The option to make number 2 to my main display is greyed out, even with the monitor selected up top. It should be noted that I'm not using the actual copy of windows 10, I always have that "Activate Windows" thing on my screen at all times. Thanks for any replies in advance

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    /u/thesiltstrider, Dec 13, 2019
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    Hi Jav,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the display on dual monitor. Do not worry will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the make and model of your device?

    This issue might have occurred due to display drivers. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to update the display drivers and check if the issue persists.

    Steps to Update Graphics Driver.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right click on the Display Adapter and click on
      Update driver software.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on Windows 10.

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type
      updates
      .
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Also, check if the issue persists on 100% screen resolution as well.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 13, 2019
    #2
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    exodusprime1337, Dec 13, 2019
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  4. Windows greyed out "Make this my main display" with dual monitors

    Unable to access multiple tasks using drag option on dual monitors in Windows 10

    Hi Alex,

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • Have you made any changes to the operating system that might have resulted in this issue?
    • What is the make and model of your computer?

    Let us try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Uninstall and update the display driver

    Steps to uninstall the drivers for the Display Adapter.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right click on the Display Adapter
      and click on Uninstall.
    • Restart the computer.
    • Do the same as above steps, right click
      on the Display Adapter and click on Update Driver Software.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    If the issue still persists,

    Step 3: I suggest you to remove the external monitor, re-add and check with the status.



    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of handling the tasks on dual monitors for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 13, 2019
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