However, there have been a few instances when the second monitor isn’t recognized by Windows 11. As far as the plausible reasons behind this issue are concerned, it could be attributed to incorrect setup, interference with other devices, drivers issue, or in very rare cases hardware failure as well. If you are also getting bugged with this issue, then this guide will make you aware of a few nifty workarounds to resolve it. Follow along.
How to Fix Second Monitor Not Detected on Windows 11
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Try Basic Workarounds
Before moving on to any of the advanced fixes, we would recommend you first give these basic workarounds a try. In most cases, they are more than enough to resolve the underlying issue.
To begin with, you should retry establishing the connection. For that, pull the power cord from the undetected monitor and plug it back in.Next up, consider using a different port as well as the cable. Try switching between the DisplayPort and HDMI for connecting the secondary monitor to your PC. and see which one works out for you.Disconnect other devices- If you have any other devices connected to your PC, then we would recommend you remove all those devices and then retry establishing the connection.Talking about other devices, it has been noticed that the NFC signals might interfere with the signals and hence result in the connection failure issue for the secondary display. So either keep your phone away from your PC or keep the NFC disabled. To do the latter, go to Settings > Connected > Devices > Connection Preferences > Turn off the toggle next to NFC.
If the aforementioned workarounds didn’t manage to fix the issue of the second monitor not being detected on your Windows 11 PC, then here are a few additional fixes that deserve your attention.
FIX 2: Force Detect the Secondary Display
If the OS is unable to detect the connected display, then you could also force instruct it to do the same. Here’s how
FIX 3: Update Graphics Drivers
Your PC being unable to recognize the second display could also be due to old or outdated display drivers. Therefore, you should update them to the latest build, using the instructions given below
FIX 4: Sync Refresh Rate
You should also consider syncing the refresh rate of your primary monitor to the one that your secondary [currently undetected] monitor has by default. Here’s how it could be done-
FIX 5: Enable Activate All Display in Nvidia
If you are using an Nvidia graphics card, then consider enabling its Activate All Display feature. Here’s how
FIX 6: Enable AMD Eyefinity
On the other hand, if you are having an AMD graphics card, then consider enabling the Eyefinity functionality, using the instructions given below- So with this, we round off the guide on how you could fix the issue of the second monitor not being detected on your Windows 11 PC. We have listed six different methods for the same. Do let us know in the comments which one worked out in your favor. Likewise, all your queries are welcomed in the comments section below.
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