Windows 7 - Display - Change Main Display

   Information

If you have more than one monitor or display device connected to your computer, then this will show you how to change and make one of these selected displays your default main display in Windows 7.

   Note

You can also drag and drop the monitors to arrange them to how you want them to display.

1. Right click on a empty space on the desktop and click on Screen Resolution. (see screenshot below)

2. At the top, you will see your current main display with the Start Menu in the lower left corner. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If you do not know which monitor is which, then click on the Identity button to display the number on the display to match them with.

3. At the top, click on the numbered display device (ex: monitor or projector) that you want to make your main display to have it's border highlighted. (see screenshot below)

4. Check the Make this my main display box, and click on OK to apply. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: You will notice that you when you check this box, the Start Menu will now be in that numbered display.