Overall Setting up the second monitor on Windows 11 is usually easy.
Again The HDMI cable or port might be also responsible for Windows 11 not detecting the second monitor.
No matter the reason behind the problem we have easy workarounds that can help fix the problem.
Check the connection
The first thing you better check and ensure the second monitor is connected properly.
Check the HDMI or VGA cable for loose connection, or damage.
This will fix the problem on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
If the second monitor is detected but not displaying then press theWindows key + Pand select theextendoption.
This will allow you to use the second monitor basically like a second desktop.
Monitors come with refresh rates from 60Hz to 500Hz.
To resolve this, change the refresh rate of the second monitor to that of the first one.
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