How to set separate wallpapers on dual displays in Windows 10

This time, we will show you how to set separate wallpapers on dual displays in Windows 10.

Here we will introduce how to set up your laptop screen to be displayed on an external display (TV) using an HDMI cable.

I think you can set it up in the same way in most environments, so please give it a try.

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How to set separate wallpapers on dual displays

1. With your PC and external display (TV) connected, right-click on an empty area of ​​the desktop and click "Display settings."

Desktop right-click menu
Desktop right-click menu

2. Scroll down on the right side and you will see "Multi-display". Click the arrow on the right and select "Extend this display".

"Display Settings" - Multiple Displays
"Display Settings" – Multi-display
"Display Settings" - Multiple Displays
"Display Settings" – Multi-display

Or press Windows key + P on your keyboard and select "Extended".

The display selection screen that appears when you press Windows key + P
The display selection screen that appears when you press Windows key + P

The extended screen will then be displayed on the external display.

If you select "Duplicate the display" or "Duplicate," you cannot set the wallpaper individually.

3. Right-click on an empty area of ​​the desktop > Personalize.

Under "Background," click the arrow on the right and select "Image."

"Personalization" - Background
“Personalization” – Background

4. Once the images are displayed, right-click on the image you like.

Three selection menus will then appear, allowing you to set the wallpaper you want for "Monitor 1" and the wallpaper you want for "Monitor 2."

"Personalization" - Background
“Personalization” – Background

In this case, "Monitor 1" is the laptop and "Monitor 2" is the external display (TV).

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