I'm really struggling with my PC not recognizing my second monitor. It's actually duplicating the display to that monitor, but I can't seem to get it to extend the screen. I've already tried a bunch of things like updating my drivers, making sure Windows is up to date, and using the WIN+P shortcut to switch to Extend mode. I've even rebooted with the cable unplugged, but nothing seems to help. The issue started right after I downloaded a lengthy Twitch VOD, which was a pretty large file. So I'm guessing it's not a virus, but I'm at a complete loss here.
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I know how annoying this can be! Besides checking the display settings, have you tried using different cables or ports for the monitor? Sometimes a faulty cable can cause these issues. Also, make sure the monitor is powered on and set to the correct input source.
It sounds like you're having a frustrating time! Since you've tried most basic troubleshooting steps, check if the display settings under WIN+X and then SETTINGS, DISPLAY look alright. Sometimes, if those settings aren't configured properly, it could cause recognition issues.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check the cables and input settings.