Windows 10: Windows recognizes 2 Monitors even though I only have 1

Discus and support Windows recognizes 2 Monitors even though I only have 1 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Quick foreword.Ive had my PC for 4 Years now and it mostly worked fine these past years. Since 1 Month, my PC kept crashing out of nowhere. I was most... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Neonforce, Aug 27, 2022.

  1. NEONFORCE
    Neonforce Win User

    Windows recognizes 2 Monitors even though I only have 1


    Quick foreword.Ive had my PC for 4 Years now and it mostly worked fine these past years. Since 1 Month, my PC kept crashing out of nowhere. I was most of the time playing Valorant when that happened I have even factory reset this PC to get rid of anything that could be the problem, but the problem still remains.One odd thing Ive noticed is that, when I go into my settings and then to Display Settings, I can see that there are 2 Monitors. One is connected from my GPU to my Monitor and the other one is not active and connected to Intel Graphics. Ive tried many solutions. From reinstalling Grap

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    Neonforce, Aug 27, 2022
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  2. PIZZA.DAN
    pizza.dan Win User

    Change monitor 2 to monitor 1 and make it stay.

    I did as you suggested, but the problem was not resolved. Windows detects the monitors just fine, but I need to switch monitor 2 to be numbered monitor 1. The main diplay has not effect, as once monitor 1 is turned on monitor two looses display.
     
    pizza.dan, Aug 27, 2022
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  3. PAULELLENBOGEN
    PaulEllenbogen Win User
    external monitors: 1 of 2 not working after last windows update

    Last week I updated windows on my laptop while traveling for business. When I got home one of my external monitors that have been working for years isn't. the one that isn't is a serial monitor with a USB-2 adaptor. The working one has an HDMI connector.
    I have downloaded and installed the latest (9/19) update for Display Link. But when I open the video manager it only recognizes one monitor. My Device manager is showing two PNP monitors working and the drivers are up to date.

    Display Link Forum suggests this, but I haven't gone there yet as it clearly appears to be a windows issue.

    If you find you are having issues after installing or upgrading DisplayLink software, or your Windows installation, please follow these steps to re-install DisplayLink software

    1. Disconnect your device. If your device uses a power adapter, disconnect it too.
    2. Uninstall DisplayLink software from Windows Control Panel.
    3. Download
      DisplayLink End User Windows Cleaner       tool and run it.
    4. Reboot your computer.
    5. Download the latest
      DisplayLink Windows software       and install it.
    6. Reconnect your device when asked by the installer.
    7. Reboot your computer.

    Any thoughts?
     
    PaulEllenbogen, Aug 27, 2022
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  4. PRABHAVATHI PATIL
    Prabhavathi Patil Win User

    Windows recognizes 2 Monitors even though I only have 1

    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, Aug 27, 2022
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