Windows 10: How to not mess up layout when switching between external monitor to using laptop

My wife has been very frustrated when she takes her laptop on work trips. She loses her setup that appeared on her monitor when docked. Her monitor is a 34” 21:9, so I think it’s an aspect ratio issue. Is there a way to make it less an issue?

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Monitor Primary monitor layout switches upon second monitor power off

Hi alts63,

One of the possible reasons why your primary monitor layout switches is that the rotation lock option is turned on. In order to turn that off and fix the issue, please follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key + A on your keyboard to open Action Center.
2. Click the Expand button.
3. Click the Rotation lock to turn it off.

Let us know the result for us to help you further.

Regards.

 

Laptop screen will only work once it has been connected to an external monitor, even if that monitor is switched off

Having an issue whereby I cannot see or use the Laptop screen without first plugging it into an external monitor.

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  Upon Windows startup unconnected to any external monitor
  
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    DELL opening logo can be seen on Laptop screen
    
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    Screen goes black with backlight
    
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    Mouse pointer can be seen onscreen if moved to the right, as though a second monitor is connected on the left hand side.
    
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    Attempting to press enter and type in password in the correct order as though the screen was functional does not do anything
    
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  Upon connecting to an external monitor (even if switched off)
  
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    Laptop screen will suddenly appear, all functionality restored
    
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  Upon disconnecting again from external monitor
  
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    Laptop screen remains visible and functional
    
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    Lock screen /unlock screen no problem
    
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  Upon shutting and opening the laptop lid
  
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    Screen black with backlight, same results as windows startup, mouse pointer can be seen and moved as though a second screen is connected on the left
    
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    No functionality until reconnected, even for a second, with an external monitor.
    

Troubleshooting:

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  Restarting multiple times, checking multiple display screen is not activated:
  
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Failure in switching audio from laptop to second monitor

Hello, CluelessCL

Welcome to Microsoft Community.



Thank you for describing the issue you're facing with switching audio output from your laptop to the second monitor via HDMI. It's essential to have a seamless experience when using external monitors. To assist you further, I'd like to gather some more specific details:

1-Can you confirm if the issue is specific to the second monitor's speakers, or does it also occur when using other audio devices, such as external speakers or headphones?

2-Have you tried different HDMI cables or tested the monitor's audio output with another device to ensure it's functioning as expected?

3-Are you using any third-party audio management software or apps that might be affecting the audio output switching behavior?

4-Have you recently made any changes to your laptop's audio settings or installed any updates that might have coincided with the time when this issue started?

Additionally, please provide the following details:

• The make and model of your laptop.
  
• The make and model of the second monitor you're using.
  

If possible, try the following steps and let me know the results:

1. Restart your laptop while keeping the HDMI connection to the second monitor intact and then check if you can switch audio output.
   
2. Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable while audio is playing on your laptop to see if this triggers the audio to switch to the monitor's speakers.
   

Once I have this information, I'll be able to provide you with more targeted troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue with audio output switching between your laptop and the second monitor.

Looking forward to your response so that I can assist you further.

Best regards,



Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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* Your patience and cooperation are highly appreciated.