This article explains how to add a second monitor to your Windows laptop or desktop computer. Instructions cover Windows 10, 8, and 7. Show Connection ConsiderationsThe first step in using a second monitor is getting it physically connected to the computer.
Detect the Monitor in WindowsNow that your monitor is physically connected to your computer, it's time to configure your Windows operating system to recognize and use the monitor. In most cases, Windows will automatically detect and configure your second monitor without any prompting. Windows 10Each version of Windows has a slightly different process to enable and configure your second monitor. Follow the process for the version of Windows that's running on your PC. Here's how to do it on Windows 10.
Windows 8 and Windows 7
Change How Your Computer Handles the Second MonitorWindows gives you a few options for how it will handle the second monitor connected to your computer. You can extend your desktop across both monitors, mirror them, or choose to use one and not the other. Windows 10
Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
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