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Third Monitor Not Detected on Windows 11? How to Activate it
Tested solutions to try if Windows 11 is not detecting the third monitor
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Users can connect up to three monitors to their Windows PC to have multiple display setups that can serve several purposes.
However, many users complain about the third monitor not being detected on Windows 11. Also, users complain about thesecond monitor not working after the Nvidia updateon Windows 11.
Why is the third monitor not detected?
One common factor responsible for it is compatibility. In other words, not all monitors are compatible and can work with any PC. So, users can find it hard to detect a monitor that isn’t compatible with their devices.
However, other factors, such as these. may cause thethird monitor not to be detectedon Windows 11:
These causes may vary in different devices, but almost the same solutions can fix them.
What can I do if the third monitor is not detected on Windows 11?
Users should observe the following preliminary beck before trying any advanced troubleshooting:
Check if you’re able to fix the issue. If not, go on with the steps below.
1. Update Windows
Windows updates will resolve bugs plaguing your PC, which can prevent Windows from detecting the third monitor. You can read more aboutfixing Windows if it’s not connecting to update serviceson your PC.
2. Temporarily disable Windows Defender Firewall
Read how tofix the Windows Defender Firewall if it can’t change settingson Windows 11.
3. Update your graphics card drivers
You can check our guide onupdating drivers on Windows 11for other methods to use if your Device Manager has issues.
A great method you should give a try is using Outbyte Driver Updater, which is a specialized tool that runs an extensive scan of your device to find missing or outdated drivers and then updates them automatically.
Outbyte Driver Updater
4. Change your project mode
The above process will refresh your PC and resolve connection errors from other monitors.
5. Enable set up of multiple displays for Nvidia graphic cards
Enabling the multiple display option in the Nvidia Control Panel will allow your device to detect the third monitor. Checkhow to fix the Nvidia Control Panel crashing or not workingon your PC.
Nevertheless, users can learnhow to change the primary monitoron Windows 10/11. Also, we have a detailed guide on how you canfix the third monitor frequently disconnectingon your PC.
If you have more questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section below. We’d like to hear from you.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
