Windows 11 cannot detect second monitor.

Question

I just purchased a new laptop that’s running Windows 11. I am trying to set up duel monitors. When I click ‘Detect’ I get ‘We didn’t find another display’.  I am using an HDMI cable to connect the second monitor to my laptop. Both screens work, but they are a mirror image. There’s no way showing to change that setting because the second monitor was not detected. No good.

I set up the second monitor on my main workstation that’s running Windows 10. No problem. Monitor was detected and set as ‘Extended’. Worked fine.

I reviewed everything I could find about this issue. I tried all the suggested fixes. Nothing worked. All available drivers are up to date, etc., etc.

Another thing I tried was hitting the Windows Key + P. That procedure did identify both monitors. In the settings it did show an option to detect the monitors. When I clicked ‘Detect’ it still came back with ‘We didn’t find another display’ I was able to changed the setting to ‘Extended’. I thought I had it working. However, all I get on the second monitor is the background screen, nothing else. No programs show up. I do get the toolbar. But when I click a toolbar link on the main monitor it activates on the second monitor. It’s a mess.

Has anyone had this problem? Is there a fix?

Thank you for any assistance.

Glenn

Answer 1

I can say with full confidence that this might work for you. Definitely worked for me !

Answer 2

Im having this issue, tried everything that has been suggested yet it still wont work, my 2nd monitor only mirrors my primary no matter which setting i have it on. No matter what i try it wont detect the 2nd

Answer 3

Ummmm, your instructions are to uninstall your display driver?

ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!!

How about Microsoft put back what they changed from Windows 10 that botched this up?

and...

This solution is documented to "Not be successful" in solving the problem.

Answer 4

Go bless you, I used rollback driver instead, worked for me.

Answer 5

Bro,,windows +P key is working for me. screen extended is working. I did not reinstall display adapters.

I was having the same problem. Tried all other options listed here and on other forums. Just tried the Win + P option and it worked!! I have not idea what happened but it works now!

thanks,