monitor not detected on Windows 10

In the digital age, having multiple monitors for your computer setup has become common for many users. However, sometimes issues can arise, such as a second monitor not being detected by your Windows 10 system. This can be frustrating, but fear not - there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve this issue and get your dual monitor setup working smoothly again.

HOW TO FIX EXTERNAL MONITOR CONNECTION ISSUES FROM SETTINGS

Force second display detection

plug in a second monitor manually on Windows 10, use these steps:

Open Settings.

Click on System.

Click on Display.

Under the "Multiple displays" section, choose the Detect button to connect to the external monitor.

When you complete the steps, Windows 10 should detect the external monitor connected to the computer.

Connect wireless external display

To connect a wireless display on Windows 10 as a secondary screen on your computer, use these steps:

Open Settings.

Click on Devices.

Click on Bluetooth & other devices.

Turn on the Bluetooth toggle switch (if applicable).

Choose on the "Add Bluetooth or other device".

Select the "Wireless display or dock" option.

Confirm the wireless display is on and discoverable (refer to device documentation).

Choose on the display (wireless monitor, TV, or PC with Miracast support) from the list.

Continue with the on-screen directions (if applicable).

After complete these steps, the wireless display will be detected a new external display

HOW TO FIX EXTERNAL MONITOR CONNECTION ISSUES FROM LATEST GRAPHICS DRIVERS

Update graphics driver

To update the graphics card driver by Windows Update, steps by step:

Open Settings.

Click on Update & Security.

Click on Windows Update.

Click the "View optional updates" option. 

Quick tip: If the option is not available, Windows Update does not have a newer driver available.

choose the Driver updates setting.

Tick the graphics driver to update on Windows 10.

 Click the "Download and install" button.

Reinstall graphics driver

To reinstall a corrupted file video driver on Windows 10, use these steps:

Open Start.

Search for Device Manager and click the top result to open the application.

Double-click to expand the Display adapters branch.

Right-click the driver then choose the Uninstall device.

Click the Uninstall button.

Restart the computer.

Open Device Manager again.

Right-click the computer name and select the "Scan for hardware changes" option.

After complete the steps, Windows 10 will reinstall the driver automatically. However, it's good to use the above steps to ensure the driver installs correctly.

Rollback graphics driver

To reinstall an older version of a graphics driver on Windows 10, use these steps:

Open Start.

Search for Device Manager.

Double-click to expand the Display adapters branch.

Right-click the graphics adapter and select the Properties.  

Click the Driver tab.

Click the Roll Back Driver button. 

 Select an option to answer the question.

Click the Yes button.

Restart the device.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of a second monitor not being detected on your Windows 10 system. Remember to check the connections, update drivers, adjust display settings, and ensure hardware compatibility to ensure a smooth dual monitor setup.