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Fix: Second Monitor not Working After Nvidia Driver Update
The second monitor requires users to enable dual-monitor settings
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Updated onApril 29, 2024
updated onApril 29, 2024
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Many users prefer using two or more monitors to increase their level of productivity and also get more workspace. However, some users have raised several complaints about this, such as; the second monitor not working after the Nvidia driver update.
Some claim that Windows 11 only detects one of the two plugged-in monitors. This could be very frustrating if both monitors are in perfect working condition.
Usually, it’s a driver problem that should be very easy to fix. However, we have provided several fixes in this article to help restore your view.
Why did my second display stop working after Nvidia driver update?
How do I get my second monitor to work after an Nvidia driver update?
1. Reinstall your video drivers
The issue regarding your second monitor display could be incompatibility, hence the need to uninstall and reinstall recent and compatible drivers.
However, if you are not computer-savvy, you need to be careful not to download the wrong driver.Dedicated tools can automatically update all your driverswith just a single click.
2. Check your cables/hardware
As established above that, your cable could be the issue. Hence, you need to check the cables you are using to develop your connection with your external monitor.
3. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
You can also run thecomputer hardwareand Devices troubleshooter. If you find it challenging to locate the Settings app, this guide will help.
4. Uninstall your driver and use the default driver
After that, you should be able to use your second monitor as it now has to run using the default driver. However, a new graphics card may sometimes not detect the second monitor. Hence, this fix should solve the problem.
Why is my monitor being detected but not displaying?
You may have changed or yet to enable your dual monitor display settings. Should this be the case, you can follow the steps below:
With this, your monitor should be able to display your projection. Should you still want to learn further, check out our guide onWindows 11 not detecting the second monitor?
Also, we have a guide on fixing thethird monitor not detected in Windows 10/11. Kindly leave your comments and suggestions below. We’d like to hear from you.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
