Can't set external monitor as main

Andrew Dickson · 06-30-2015, 10:55 PM

I have my desktop extended across a laptop (1) and an external monitor (2) connected through DisplayLink.

When I use display settings in control panel to set 2 as the primary monitor, the display resets but leaves 1 as the primary. i.e. It does nothing.

If I use "Notebook Monitor Off" in the DisplayLink, then 2 becomes the primary as expected. However, if I then use "Set as Main Monitor" or any of the "Extend" options, I end up with 1 as the primary again...

No matter what I do, I am stuck with the laptop as primary. Any fix?

06-30-2015, 10:55 PM	#1
Andrew Dickson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1	Can't set external monitor as main I have my desktop extended across a laptop (1) and an external monitor (2) connected through DisplayLink. When I use display settings in control panel to set 2 as the primary monitor, the display resets but leaves 1 as the primary. i.e. It does nothing. If I use "Notebook Monitor Off" in the DisplayLink, then 2 becomes the primary as expected. However, if I then use "Set as Main Monitor" or any of the "Extend" options, I end up with 1 as the primary again... No matter what I do, I am stuck with the laptop as primary. Any fix?