How to Fix Computer Display Not Showing on a 2nd Monitor Or TV on Windows 11 (Settings Tutorial)
1If your secondary monitor isn’t being detected on Windows 11, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue. Let’s go through some potential solutions:
Force Detect Displays:
Right-click on the desktop and select “Display Settings” from the context menu.
In the “Display Settings” window, you’ll see a diagram of displays currently connected to your computer.
Click “Detect” to prompt Windows to look for new attached displays. This is especially useful for older connection standards like VGA or DVI.
If you’re using Windows 10, the process is the same: navigate to Start - Settings - Display and follow the same steps.
Check Power and Connections:
Ensure that everything is connected to a power source and turned on. If the monitor or any intermediary device (like an active HDMI repeater) isn’t receiving power, Windows won’t detect the display.
If you have a complex setup with in-between devices (such as a USB dock or HDMI repeater), try connecting the display directly without those devices. This will help narrow down whether the issue lies with one of those gadgets or with Windows or the monitor itself.
Verify Correct Input:
Double-check that everything is plugged into the correct ports. A common mistake is plugging the monitor into the wrong display output.
If you’re using a discrete graphics card, connect the monitor to the graphics card’s output, not the motherboard’s output. Try all available connector ports if you’re unsure.
Confirm Display Settings:
Incorrect display settings can cause Windows to overlook the second monitor. To check:
Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
Navigate to System - Display.
Scroll down to Scale & layout and expand Multiple displays.
Click “Detect” to see if the second monitor appears.
Update Graphics Drivers:
Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can lead to display issues. You can:
Go to Device Manager - Display Adapters and update the driver automatically or manually.
Check the driver date and download the latest driver from the official website of Nvidia, AMD, or Intel.
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