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Windows + P feature not working

Anonymous
2020-06-21T16:40:29+00:00

Hi there! I've been having a few issues with my two-monitor setup on windows. I would switch between one and the other through the "Win + P" command, and it used to work just fine. However, for whatever reason it just doesn't work anymore at all. It does pop up when I press Win+P, but the options don't do anything. I have to manually go to display settings and switch them from there, which is very bothersome. I'm on the latest Windows version and didn't change any setting before it stopped working.

I thought it could be an update issue, and Windows did indeed update some features overnight, but they are not related to display settings at all, only Windows Defender and Flash Player updates, which I doubt would interfere with the Win+P shortcut. I wonder if there is any way to fix this without having to go through a Windows reinstall?

Thank you in advance.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | PC projection

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-21T17:17:47+00:00

    Greetings,

    My name is Rhaine, I'm Independent Community Advisor. I’m so glad assisting you today

    I am also Windows user. Let us work together to sort this out.

    Some keyboards have a Game Mode button either on the physical board or within software. This function also breaks the WIN + P functionality. If you turn it off it will allow you to switch between displays again

    Here's the link on how to disable the Game Mode as reference

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-enable-disab...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.

    Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

    With Warm Regards,

    Rhaine C.

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