Sometimes your second monitor may appear to be turned on, but no image is being displayed; other times, the screen won’t turn on at all. This article covers all the best strategies for troubleshooting a second monitor not detected on Windows 11, with more than 20 tested tips and tricks you can apply.
Windows 11 Not Detecting Second Monitor FIX – Updated Methods [2024]
Here are all the best solutions to try when you’re having trouble getting Windows 11 to show up on your second monitor. We recommend that you try these solutions in the order presented, as we’ve listed them from the easiest and fastest to the most time-consuming and advanced.
Detect your Windows 11 second monitor. Open Settings and select System > Display > Multiple displays. Select Detect to scan for a second monitor connected via cable, or Connect if your second monitor uses a wireless connection.
Turn on your second monitor. Some monitors need to be turned on manually and will not automatically activate when you turn on your Windows 11 computer.
