I have 2 monitors but display is showing 3


  1. Posts : 6
    Win 10
       #1

    I have 2 monitors but display is showing 3


    Display settings are showing 3 monitors when I only have 2. This was not a problem till I updated my Nvidia drivers now the screen that apps open on is the one I cant see. (I had to disconnect the 2nd Monitor to get to chrome to write this and display tells me I have 2 screens but I don't)

    I now am on the one screen cos as soon as I plug the other one I can't do anything
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  2. Posts : 4,224
    Windows 10
       #2

    Try uninstalling the driver. Then, let Windows install the default driver & see what happens.
    HTH,
    —Ed—
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  3. Posts : 6
    Win 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Ok done that but still seeing 2 screens
    I have 2 monitors but display is showing 3-mons.png
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  4. Posts : 6
    Win 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Got 2 screens back now by clicking extend. but need to get rid of screen 1 as it doesn't exist
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  5. Posts : 15,010
    Windows 10 IoT
       #5

    What is the PC, laptop, desktop, tablet etc? What connections are you using, HDMI, DVI, etc?
    What is listed for display 1 if you select it? Screen shot please.
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  6. Posts : 6
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    Thread Starter
       #6

    One monitor is connected via display port the other by DVI Alienware PC (Desktop)
    I have 2 monitors but display is showing 3-display.pngI have 2 monitors but display is showing 3-d-p.png
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  7. Posts : 15,010
    Windows 10 IoT
       #7

    Ok, was just wondering if you had an active adapter in there some place that might be messing things up. One of your ports "thinks" a monitor is connected for some reason? Maybe go into device manager and see if you can delete or uninstall that monitor.
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  8. Posts : 6
    Win 10
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Ok uninstalled the 'Generic' one from device manager and it still sees 3
    BTW This is no longer a big problem as thing are working fine BUT it is the principal of the thing :)
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  9. Posts : 15,010
    Windows 10 IoT
       #9

    I'm out of ideas.
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