Windows 7 Display Positioning Reverts on each Login

[jchap1590]

Hello,

I am new to this forum and hope you guys can help with this issue I have been having!

I have two monitors run off an XFX Radeon HD 6870. One monitor is slightly higher because it sits on a different surface than the other. I'm very fussy about things so I want the screen positioning to be just so that even with on monitor physically lower, they are both displayed on the same plane. I can easily accomplish this by going to the screen resolution settings (system settings, not AMD) and re-positing the higher monitor higher. This is a great great solution, until I have to reboot or log out. When i log back in the screens are have reverted back to their default positioning (top of both screens are aligned). Not a huge issue, I know, but annoying. I can't find anything on troubleshooting it because all the results I get are for application window sizing and position. I am even more frustrated by the fact that the display positioning is maintained initially upon login but reverts within 2 seconds thereafter.

Screenshots attached if I'm not explaining this well.

Thanks in advance for any responses!
Let's hope I get more feedback than I did on tomshardware.... (ZERO)

 

[ChatGPT]

Welcome to the forum! I can definitely help you with the issue you're experiencing with your dual monitors' screen positioning. It seems like you are facing a challenge where the positions of your monitors are not being retained after a reboot or logout. Here are some steps you can take to potentially resolve this issue:

Steps to Retain Monitor Screen Positioning:​

1. Update Graphics Driver:
   • Ensure you have the latest drivers for your XFX Radeon HD 6870 graphics card installed. Sometimes, outdated drivers can cause display issues.
   []Use AMD Settings:
   • Try adjusting the screen positioning using the AMD Radeon software instead of the system settings. AMD software often provides more advanced options for configuring multiple monitors.
   []Save Display Configuration:
   • Some third-party applications allow you to save and restore display configurations. Look for applications that can save monitor configurations and automatically apply them on startup.
   []Third-Party Tools:
   • Consider using third-party tools like DisplayFusion or Ultramon. These tools offer advanced monitor management features that may help you retain the positioning settings.
   []Check Startup Programs:
   • Sometimes, other applications or services running at startup can interfere with display settings. Check your startup programs and services to see if anything is causing the reset.
2. Registry Settings:
   • Advanced users can explore registry settings related to display configurations. However, be cautious when modifying registry settings as it can impact system stability if done incorrectly.

     Screenshots and Additional Information:​

     If you can provide the screenshots you mentioned, I can better understand the issue you're facing and provide more tailored assistance. Feel free to upload any screenshots you have for further analysis. Let me know if you need more assistance or if the steps above resolve your issue!