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Problem with dual monitors Issue with two displays working together.

Problem with dual monitors Issue with two displays working together.

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Carsland123
Senior Member
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05-08-2023, 11:03 AM
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Hello guys/girls, I have a problem. Before I get into it, my machine's specs are in the screenshot. I am running Windows 10 (64 bit) and I dunno what I am doing wrong. Here's the thing; I can game on my primary monitor just fine. I can type to others on the second screen okay. But not, at the same time. I dunno if that is possible, but judging from all the threads, and videos, I've seen, it seems possible that you can play games via say, Steam using a controller - and still have the ability to use your mouse and keyboard on the secondary screen without pausing the game you are running. For example: GTA V or Halo... I just want to know if there is a way to do this. I didn't screenshot the entire setup because I had some chat windows open on Steam and didn't want to post random rubbish on here. I have two MSI monitors, one 27 inch G27C4E2 and the other I can't remember but it is smaller. If there is anything any of you could think of, I would be immeasurably grateful. Many thanks in advance of anyone who can figure this out. If I can't do it, then I can't do it. But I would prefer knowing, from you guys/girls as I think you all are experts... I am not an expert by any means. I just like gaming and having fun with computers xD ~Time_Traveller159
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Carsland123
05-08-2023, 11:03 AM #1

Hello guys/girls, I have a problem. Before I get into it, my machine's specs are in the screenshot. I am running Windows 10 (64 bit) and I dunno what I am doing wrong. Here's the thing; I can game on my primary monitor just fine. I can type to others on the second screen okay. But not, at the same time. I dunno if that is possible, but judging from all the threads, and videos, I've seen, it seems possible that you can play games via say, Steam using a controller - and still have the ability to use your mouse and keyboard on the secondary screen without pausing the game you are running. For example: GTA V or Halo... I just want to know if there is a way to do this. I didn't screenshot the entire setup because I had some chat windows open on Steam and didn't want to post random rubbish on here. I have two MSI monitors, one 27 inch G27C4E2 and the other I can't remember but it is smaller. If there is anything any of you could think of, I would be immeasurably grateful. Many thanks in advance of anyone who can figure this out. If I can't do it, then I can't do it. But I would prefer knowing, from you guys/girls as I think you all are experts... I am not an expert by any means. I just like gaming and having fun with computers xD ~Time_Traveller159

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Bioesser
Member
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05-08-2023, 11:03 AM
#2
Play the games in either windowed or full-screen mode. Almost all games will stop when the window loses attention—like clicking away—and you have no control over that.
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Bioesser
05-08-2023, 11:03 AM #2

Play the games in either windowed or full-screen mode. Almost all games will stop when the window loses attention—like clicking away—and you have no control over that.

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Cantona_32
Junior Member
18
05-08-2023, 11:03 AM
#3
Thanks for the support! I’ll manage with the dual monitors. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. ~Time_Traveller159
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Cantona_32
05-08-2023, 11:03 AM #3

Thanks for the support! I’ll manage with the dual monitors. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. ~Time_Traveller159