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Windows 7 is detecting a non-existent 2nd monitor

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Mar 15, 202640599 views
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As of a couple of months ago Windows has started detecting a 2nd "generic non PNP monitor" that is supposedly connected to my laptop. I wouldn't mind this but it's causing problems when I actually do try to connect another monitor. I wasn't able to find any info on the matter and was wondering if a…

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Fix for: Windows 7 is detecting a non-existent 2nd monitor

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Choose main display. Ensure it is "1" Choose "Show Desktop Only on 1" from drop-down. (hit "Apply") Choose errant display (which is now grey, not blue) Choose "Remove this Display"

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