Closing laptop lid disables built in display while external monitor is - Microsoft Community


i trying set laptop can connect external monitor, launch fullscreen program (e.g. game or netflix or that), close laptop lid , watch said program external monitor. have 2 screens set duplicate displays , power options set nothing when lid closed. yet when close lid, built in display disabled, external monitor set primary monitor , resized , shuffled around (which kicks out fullscreen program). tried adding lidalwaysopen key registry, worked in windows 7, doesn't seem enforced in windows 10. ideas on how prevent happening?

hi,

it can possible driver issue causing display concern. however, need gather more information provide best solution concern. kindly answer following questions:

  • which build , version of windows using?
  • have made changes prior issue?

we suggest install available windows updates , latest driver manufacturer's website of device.

regards.



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