Windows 10: Switching to external monitor blindly and without a working windows key

My laptop monitor is broken and I’ve been using an external monitor instead just fine, but an nvidia update I just installed caused my external monitor to get ignored and I assume it’s trying to use my broken laptop monitor. I’ve solved this problem in the past with win+p but the problem I have now is my windows key is completely disabled in the registry or something. I’ve been trying to navigate to the start menu and the desktop to push my mouse to the top right and down a little bit and type in “external monitor” or “project to second” and hitting enter and down/enter twice down/down twice/3

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external monitors switch off randomly - possibly connected to Skype for Business usage?

Hi Robert,

It is possible that you're experiencing issues with your external monitors due to corrupted or outdated drivers. To assist you better, I'd like to gather more information:

• Are you using the same device when connecting your laptop to your external monitors?
• Have you tried updating your drivers?

Meanwhile, if not, I suggest that you follow the steps in this article about updating drivers in Windows
10.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Airplane mode switch not working

Since the troubleshooting steps that were provided did not resolve the issue, we suggest switching on the Radio Management Service. To do that, please follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R.
• Type services.msc, then hit Enter.
• Search for Radio Management Service.
  
• Right-click, then choose Start.

Note: Never ever set this service to "Disabled".

Get back to us if the steps won't work.

 

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.
    
  • 
    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
    
  • 
    Lock screen /unlock screen no problem
    
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  Upon shutting and opening the laptop lid
  
  • 
    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
    
  • 
    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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