Second Display Not Detected in Windows 11 after Upgrade

Second Display Not Detected After Windows 11 Upgrade

Upgrading to Windows 11 can be an exciting experience, but some users have reported issues with their second display not being detected after the upgrade. If you have encountered this problem, don't worry, as this article will provide you with detailed information on how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue.

Check Display Settings

The first step to resolving the issue is to check the display settings on your Windows 11 PC. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Check if the second display is detected and listed in the Select and rearrange displays section.
3. If the second display is not detected, click on Detect to search for it.

Update Display Drivers

If the second display is still not detected, it may be due to outdated display drivers. You can update the display drivers by following these steps:

1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the Display adapters section.
3. Right-click on the display adapter and select Update driver.
4. Select Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on-screen instructions.

Roll Back Display Drivers

If updating the display drivers does not resolve the issue, you can try rolling back the display drivers to the previous version. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the Display adapters section.
3. Right-click on the display adapter and select Properties.
4. Select the Driver tab and click on Roll Back Driver.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the rollback process.

Check for Windows Updates

If the issue persists, it may be due to a bug in the Windows 11 operating system. You can check for Windows updates by following these steps:

1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Select Windows Update from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on Check for updates to search for any available updates.
4. Install any available updates and restart your PC.

Reinstall Windows 11

If none of the above solutions work, you may need to reinstall Windows 11. Before doing so, make sure to back up all important data and files. To reinstall Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Select Windows Update from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on Recovery from the right-hand menu.
4. Click on Reset PC and follow the on-screen instructions.

References

• Microsoft Support: Troubleshoot problems with an external monitor in Windows 11
• Driver Easy: Fix: Second Monitor Not Detected in Windows 11
• Windows Central: How to Fix Second Monitor Not Detected Issue in Windows 11