What type monitor do I use as SECOND with HP23 Evny Touchscreen

[k1marie]

I would like to use a 2nd monitor with my All-in-one Desktop.  I actually purchased the HP ProDisplay P17A (specs show 1280X1024 VGA) monitor).  I hooked it up using a USB to VGA adapter.  It works, but it appears I can only set the resolution to 800 X 600 RGB when I go into display settings on my desktop for the second monitor.  My desktop is set at 1920 X 1080.  When I drag windows to the 2nd monitor - Everything is hugely magnified - I need to be able to see more at once on the screen.  Not sure what type of monitor and hookup I should use to see more on my second monitor.  I am doing layouts and I need to have a pdf open on the second monitor.  What specs and cable connection should I be looking at to acheive what I want?

[A4Apollo · Accepted solution]

Hey there! @k1marie, 

Did you make any changes to the monitor?

Are you trying to extend, mirror or duplicate the display?

Are you using a genuine USB to VGA adapter?

Is the VGA to USB adapter connected to USB 2.0 port or USB 3.0 port?

Please share the product number of the PC to assist you better.

If you are connecting the monitor to a USB 2.0 port(the resolution would be Under 800*600)

However, if you are connecting the monitor to a USB 3.0 port ( it Supports full-size high definition resolutions of 720p and 1080p)

Also, you can try the steps recommended below and check if it helps.

Use the following instructions to either extend or duplicate the desktop with a second monitor:

1.Right-click anywhere on the desktop.

2.Click Display Settings.

If only one monitor is showing in the window, first verify that the connections are secure between the monitors and the computer. Then, click Detect. If Windows does not recognize both monitors, click Identify. The numbers 1 2, or 3 are shown on the monitor icons to help you identify the monitors.

If Display, Resolution, Orientation, or Multiple displays selections in the Screen Resolution window are dimmed, not allowing you to make the desired changes, see; Configuring the display with the display driver.

3.Use the Multiple displays drop-down list to select one of the following options:

• Duplicate these displays: Show the entire desktop on both displays. 

• Extend these displays: Stretch the desktop across the two displays.

• Show desktop only on 1: Use only display 1 and show nothing on display 2.

• Show desktop only on 2: Use only display 2 and show nothing on display 1.

4.(Optional) To change the direction of the desktop extension (usually left or right to match how the displays are physically positioned), select a monitor and drag it to the desired position.

5.When done, click Apply.

Refer this article to know more information about using two or more monitors.

Hope this answers your query!

Have a great day ahead! 🙂

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[k1marie]

Thank you.  I did not realize I needed to go to the 3.0 USB in order to acheive 800 X 600 or better.  This alone resolved my issue.   Thanks for easy resolution.

[A4Apollo]

Hi! @k1marie,

You're welcome and thanks for your kind response.

If you have any queries you can always write back to us. We will try our best to help you out.

Take Care!

Happy Weekend! 🙂