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How to disable specific video output in Windows 11

Anonymous
2024-11-17T15:12:19+00:00

Hi,

I have an external display connected to my laptop via 2 interfaces. One is USB-C via docking station and then Display Port, and the other one is direct connection laptop-monitor via HDMI. Reason for that is that some applications keep disconnecting my external display when connected via docking station (this is another problem which I am trying to solve).

Anyway - Windows is pushing the video through 2 interfaces at the same time. They both go to the same display, which is obviously unnecessary and from time to time still causes disconnestion as well. Is there a way to make Windows to be using only one interface, HDMI in this case, and prevent from using USB-C (but only for display purpose, it still needs to use it, as keyboard and mouse receiver is connected to docking station).

Thanks for help in advance!

Regards

Tomasz

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics

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  1. Ivan B 108.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-11-17T21:03:14+00:00

    Hi ,

    Sorry, this writing only shows screen 1 or 2 depending on whether the screen is USB-C

    Hope this helps.

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  2. Ivan B 108.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-11-17T19:00:42+00:00

    Hi ,

    I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

    Well, you can use the docking state and disable the screen through the settings.

    Start menu > Settings > System > Video > Put identification to recognize the screen and select which one is USB-C and click the disconnect video button.

    Hope this helps.

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  3. Ivan B 108.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-11-19T06:22:12+00:00

    Hi ,

    Did you manage to solve the problem?

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    Thanks

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-17T20:51:56+00:00

    Hi Ivan,

    thanks for your reply. I believe your advice could help, if only I could see the "disconnect video" button :-) Can you share some screen?

    Thanks!

    Regards

    Tomek

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