Your second monitor is not showing up in Windows
The second monitor isn't being detected because of a loose cable, wrong input source on the monitor, an outdated driver, or Windows not scanning for it. a quick cable check and the Detect button fix it.
When Windows doesn't see your second monitor, it's almost always physical before it's software. A loose or faulty cable, the monitor set to the wrong input, or the display driver needing an update account for most cases. The Windows Detect button forces a re-scan and solves many cases where the monitor is connected but not showing.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Plugging the second monitor into the motherboard video port instead of the graphics card -- if your PC has a graphics card, only use the ports on the card
- Using an adapter that doesn't support the monitor's resolution
Signs you need professional help
- Monitor still not detected after driver update and cable replacement
- The video port on your computer looks physically damaged
- Your graphics card doesn't support a second output
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