How to Set Your Primary Monitor in Windows?

When you have multiple monitors connected to your computer, Windows typically designates one as the primary monitor (usually the first-connected one) and the others as secondary. The primary monitor displays everything by default, so selecting which monitor serves as the primary one is crucial. Thankfully, Windows allows you to pick your primary monitor at any time through a simple process.

Follow the steps below to set your desired monitor as the primary display:

1. Right-click anywhere on your Desktop and select Display Settings.
   
2. In the Display Settings window, you will see all connected displays represented in graphical shapes. Click on the display you want to set as the primary display. Scroll down and check the box for Make this my main display.
   
3. If the option Make this my main display is greyed out, it means that the chosen monitor is already set as the primary display.

Ensure that the displays are extended. Without extending the displays, there will be no option to set a primary monitor. Change the setting to Extend these displays in display settings.

Note: Try connecting your HDMI cable to the monitor you want to use as the primary one. Some users reported that the monitor connected via HDMI is recognized as the primary monitor. This might not be the case for everyone but could help some users.