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04-11-2018 09:25 AM
Product: Spectre X360
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
I use an external monitor. Normally when I close the laptop, the external monitor adjusts to its resolution and works fine. But all of a sudden, now when it close the laptop the display turns off entirely. How do I fix this? Can't find anything in HP or Windows 10 Support covering this issue.
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04-11-2018 10:26 AM
Is it "Do nothing" - 'When I close lid', follow option 1:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/69762-change-lid-close-default-action-windows-10-a.html
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