In this article, we will walk you through different methods and steps you need to take to change the primary monitor in Windows 10.
But before you start working with these steps, you need to know what a primary monitor is and why we use dual or multi-monitor mode on our Windows system.
What is a primary monitor?
Windows operating systems are currently supported and maintained by Microsoft. A monitor is an output device that is used to display the output. All versions of the Windows operating system allow dual monitor mode and some of them allow multiple monitor mode.
The concept of primary and secondary monitor comes into play when operating in dual or multiple monitor modes. Windows 10 not only supports two monitors, it also supports multiple monitors.
When two or more monitors are connected to the Windows system, Windows sets one of the monitors as primary and the other monitors as secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and so on.
The primary monitor, also known as the primary system monitor, is generally considered to be the one that is first connected to the system. The other monitors are assigned in order.
Why primary monitor?
Before proceeding with the steps to change the primary monitor, you should know why we have the concept of dual / multiple monitors in Windows. The primary monitor is used when using dual / multiple graphics cards and we have multiple monitors. When these monitors are used to display the output as a unit or together, we use the main monitors. The main monitor is the one with the home button.
Determining which monitor to use as the primary monitor is extremely important because all the outputs are displayed on it and the home button is also present on it. The primary monitor controls the rest of the monitors. If an application is opened on the secondary monitor or another, it only appears on the primary monitor. The primary monitor is therefore the control monitor in a dual / multi-monitor system.
Now that we are aware of the needs of the dual / multiple monitor system and its uses, we should also know that one of the most important tasks is choosing the primary monitor. All the flow of control and the efficiency of our system depend on the primary monitor we choose.
Let’s now explore the steps to change the primary monitor in Windows 10.
How to change the primary monitor?
Now you know how crucial the choice of primary monitors is. The default primary monitor in Windows 10 is usually the monitor that connects first. Very often we don’t want the default primary monitor to control the flow of action. Sometimes you want a secondary and tertiary monitor to monitor those system actions. This means you want to replace the primary monitor with a secondary monitor or you simply want to change the primary monitor.
The following are the steps to change the main monitor in Windows 10, 8 operating system:
STEP 1: Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select “Display Settings” (OR) Open “Settings” and click
“System” (icon)
STEP 2: In the display dialog, all screens are available as numbers or numbers. Select the monitor you want to select as the main screen or main screen. Then check the box next to “Make this my home screen.”
NOTE: If the “make this my home screen” option is grayed out, the monitor you want to set as your primary monitor is already your primary monitor.
STEP 4: You have finished setting the desired monitor as your primary monitor. Now you are done. Click on ‘Close’. The “settings” dialog box will close.
Last words
Congratulations, you have configured the desired monitor as the primary monitor or primary monitor. Now this monitor will control all the flow of actions of your Windows system and the networks between different monitors.
Be sure to apply the steps carefully and always when setting your Windows system to dual / multi-monitor mode.
