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Games in full screen setting automatically switch to the second monitor.

Games in full screen setting automatically switch to the second monitor.

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Tralalapoo
Junior Member
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09-30-2021, 07:58 AM
#1
Hey everyone, I'm facing a problem where certain full-screen games default to my second monitor (labeled as "Monitor 2" in display settings). I can't switch it back to the main monitor without turning off Monitor 2. It affects PUBG, Stray, and Age of Darkness, but not games like CoD or Stellaris. My system runs Windows 11 version 22H2 with an i7-11700 and GTX3070ti. Anyone have any ideas or solutions? Thanks!
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Tralalapoo
09-30-2021, 07:58 AM #1

Hey everyone, I'm facing a problem where certain full-screen games default to my second monitor (labeled as "Monitor 2" in display settings). I can't switch it back to the main monitor without turning off Monitor 2. It affects PUBG, Stray, and Age of Darkness, but not games like CoD or Stellaris. My system runs Windows 11 version 22H2 with an i7-11700 and GTX3070ti. Anyone have any ideas or solutions? Thanks!

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angelcake_11
Senior Member
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10-01-2021, 07:47 PM
#2
I haven't played those games yet, but look at the game settings and check if monitor selection is available. Some titles behave oddly with multiple monitors—like Doom Eternal always using my second screen even when settings change. You don't have to turn off the second monitor; just move the game to the first one using a quick shortcut (Win + Shift + left/right arrow).
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angelcake_11
10-01-2021, 07:47 PM #2

I haven't played those games yet, but look at the game settings and check if monitor selection is available. Some titles behave oddly with multiple monitors—like Doom Eternal always using my second screen even when settings change. You don't have to turn off the second monitor; just move the game to the first one using a quick shortcut (Win + Shift + left/right arrow).

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thefrogkid
Member
209
10-03-2021, 05:04 AM
#3
To avoid changing hardware, look for alternatives that work with those particular titles. Unless you add a desktop organizer as extra software, it won’t let you use full-screen mode on Monitor 1.
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thefrogkid
10-03-2021, 05:04 AM #3

To avoid changing hardware, look for alternatives that work with those particular titles. Unless you add a desktop organizer as extra software, it won’t let you use full-screen mode on Monitor 1.

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AK_Sanda
Member
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10-03-2021, 06:20 AM
#4
Both displays are linked to the 3070Ti, not just one.
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AK_Sanda
10-03-2021, 06:20 AM #4

Both displays are linked to the 3070Ti, not just one.

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LuigiXGames
Senior Member
426
10-03-2021, 07:24 AM
#5
Sorry, the system only recognizes the second display as "Monitor 1." Both devices are linked to the 3070Ti.
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LuigiXGames
10-03-2021, 07:24 AM #5

Sorry, the system only recognizes the second display as "Monitor 1." Both devices are linked to the 3070Ti.

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EuropeanUnion
Senior Member
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10-06-2021, 04:11 AM
#6
Check if the 3070ti supports any recent firmware or vBios updates.
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EuropeanUnion
10-06-2021, 04:11 AM #6

Check if the 3070ti supports any recent firmware or vBios updates.

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MrSarx
Senior Member
375
10-14-2021, 07:51 PM
#7
The problem is visible in the image; the monitor labeled as Monitor 2 is actually identified as Display 1. There seems to be no option to rearrange them directly.
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MrSarx
10-14-2021, 07:51 PM #7

The problem is visible in the image; the monitor labeled as Monitor 2 is actually identified as Display 1. There seems to be no option to rearrange them directly.