Check for interruptions during shutdowns
Check for interruptions during shutdowns
GPU: MSI GTX 1070 GAMING X (drivers updated yesterday) Monitor 1: MSI Optix MAG27C → will be called M1 Monitor 2: Dell P2719H → will be called M2 Here’s the issue: When I turn off M1, all my windows switch to M1 and then move back to M2. This has happened for about two years and is really frustrating. I did some basic troubleshooting and discovered that when I power down M1, it no longer appears in Device Manager. Turning on M2 doesn’t remove it from the list either. People usually suggest updating the drivers, but there’s nothing available to fix this. Any advice would be appreciated!
When you power down a monitor, Windows ceases to recognize it by stopping the transmission of a signal. Some cheaper or very old monitors continue to stay linked even after being turned off, which is contrary to expectations.
I agree with the dual monitor user here. When my primary screen (Omen 25) is turned off, it automatically moves to the secondary monitor, which is the expected behavior. Windows displays information when its on, so it will select any active monitor and use it. When I shut down the computers, both screens cease sending signals and enter sleep mode as intended. The issues you described align with the normal functioning of a dual monitor system.
Turning off M2 keeps things normal, but switching M1 makes it behave like M2 even though it's off. That doesn't make sense. I also had a second monitor connected to my laptop, and when I turned it off, it would just wipe the entire screen.
I align with @jaslion’s observation. It seems the issue lies in hardware differences. One monitor shuts off its connection when powered down, making it invisible to Windows. This forces Windows to constantly adjust the display, keeping it visible. The other monitor maintains an active port, so Windows doesn’t perceive any changes and continues showing content normally.
Yes, you can maintain active ports. This setting is not fixed by the monitor but can be adjusted manually.