Tech fixes · Windows PC Problems # Second Monitor Not Detected? How to Get Both Screens Working Check the cable and the monitor’s input setting, then press Windows+P and choose Extend. If it still isn’t detected, update the graphics driver and the dock’s firmware, since docks and USB-C adapters are the usual weak link. Also searched as: second monitor not working · external monitor no signal · docking station not detecting monitor · Windows doesn’t detect monitor - **Starting price:** From $100 - **Where:** Remote, anywhere in the U.S. - **Quote:** Fixed price before work starts ## Try this first - Set the monitor to the right input (HDMI or DisplayPort) - Reseat or swap the cable - Press Windows+P and choose Extend - Click Detect in Settings › System › Display - Update the graphics driver and the dock’s firmware - Try connecting directly, without the dock Common causes - The monitor set to the wrong input - A loose or wrong cable or adapter - A dock or USB-C port that needs a driver or firmware update - A graphics driver problem - A cable that can’t carry the resolution ## When it’s more than a quick fix If the monitor works on other computers but never on yours, the port or dock needs replacing. ### How we fix it remotely We update graphics and dock drivers and set up your displays over Remote Help; if hardware is at fault, we tell you exactly which part. 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