Fix Monitor Swapping and Window Movement after Adding a New Monitor on Your PC

Fix Monitor Swapping Window Movement and Adding a New Monitor to Your PC

If you've recently added a new monitor to your PC, you might have encountered some issues such as windows getting shuffled, computer going to sleep, or monitors switching places randomly. This article will provide you with a detailed guide on how to resolve these problems and smoothly add a new monitor to your PC.

Issue 1: Windows Get Shuffled When Monitors Are Swapped

When you switch the positions of your monitors, windows may get shuffled, causing them to move to different screens. Here's how to fix this:

1. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Display settings."

2. Identify the monitor where the window is currently located and then select it.

3. Scroll down to the "Multiple displays" section and click on "Identify."

4. Now, click and drag the window to the desired monitor in the "Rearrange your displays" section.

Issue 2: PC Goes to Sleep When a Monitor Is Disconnected

If your PC goes to sleep when you disconnect one of your monitors, follow these steps to fix the issue:

1. Press "Win + X" keys and select "Device Manager" from the menu.

2. Expand the "Monitors" section and right-click on the monitor causing the problem.

3. Select "Properties" and navigate to the "Power Management" tab.

4. Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." Click "OK" to save changes.

Issue 3: Monitor Swapping Causes Mixed Monitor Configuration

If monitor swapping causes mixed monitor configuration, you can resolve it with the following steps:

1. Press "Win + X" keys and select "Device Manager" from the menu.

2. Expand the "Monitors" section and uninstall any duplicate monitors. Reinstall the correct ones from the "Devices and Printers" section.

3. Update the graphics card driver if required.

Adding a New Monitor

To add a new monitor to your PC:

1. Connect the new monitor to your PC via HDMI, DisplayPort, or any other compatible cable.

2. Press "Win + X" keys and select "Device Manager" from the menu.

3. Check if your PC detected the new monitor in the "Monitors" section. If not, try updating your graphics card driver.

4. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Display settings" to configure your new monitor's position and other settings.

• To resolve issues with windows getting shuffled or the PC going to sleep when monitors are swapped, follow the steps provided in this article.

• If you encounter mixed monitor configuration after swapping, uninstall and reinstall the monitors in Device Manager.

• Adding a new monitor requires connecting it to the PC and configuring the settings in the Display settings.

References

• Microsoft. "Adjust screen resolution in Windows." Microsoft Support.
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• Microsoft. "Update your devices drivers (Windows 10)." Microsoft Support.