How to use multiple monitors in Windows 10

After you’ve connected your Windows 10 PC to external displays, you can adjust the settings for each one.

Video: Connecting a monitor

Here’s a video on the basics of connecting to an external monitor.

Before you start

Before changing settings for your external displays, make sure everything is connected properly. Here’s what you can do:

Make sure your cables are properly connected to your PC or dock.

Check for Windows updates. To check for updates, select Start > Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.

Tip: If you’re using a wireless display adapter, connect to an HDMI port on newer TVs, then wirelessly connect your PC to it. After connecting your wireless display adapter to your TV, go to your Windows 10 PC and select Start > Settings > System > Display, then select Connect to a wireless display.

Rearrange your displays

You’ll see this option when Windows detects more than one display. Each display will be numbered to help you identify them more easily.

Identify a display

To see which number corresponds to a display, select Start > Settings > System > Display > Rearrange your displays, then select Identify. A number appears on the screen of the display it’s assigned to.

Detect a display

If you connected another display and it isn’t showing in Settings, select Start > Settings > System > Display > Rearrange your displays, then select Detect.

Arrange your displays

If you have multiple displays, you can change how they’re arranged. This is helpful if you want your displays to match how they’re set up in your home or office. In Display settings, select and drag the display to where you want. Do this with all the displays you want to move. When you’re happy with the layout, select Apply. Test your new layout by moving your mouse pointer across the different displays to make sure it works like you expect.

Change display options

After you’re connected to your external displays, you can change settings like your resolution, screen layout, and more. To see available options, select Start > Settings > System > Display.

Change orientation

Windows will recommend an orientation for your screen. To change it in Display settings, go to Scale and Layout, then choose your preferred Display orientation. If you change the orientation of a monitor, you’ll also need to physically rotate the screen. For example, you’d rotate your external display to use it in portrait instead of landscape.

Choose a display option

To change what shows on your displays, press Windows logo key + P. Here’s what you can choose.

See things on one display only.

See the same thing on all your displays.

See your desktop across multiple screens. When you have displays extended, you can move items between the two screens.

See everything on the second display only.

Second screen only

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Windows 10 Setup Script — скрипт для быстрой настройки Windows 10 после установки

Обновлено: 25.09.2020. Только для Windows 10, версия 2004 и 20H2

• Скрипт переименован в Windows 10 Sophia Script.
• Скрипт переписан в виде модуля (около 270 функций) с файлом пресетов!
  • Теперь его необходимо запуска через .\Preset.ps1
  • Каждый «твик» в файле пресетов имеет соответствующую функцию для восстановления значения по умолчанию;
  • Создайте свой собственный файл с пресетами!
• Незначительные изменения. Новые возможности не добавлены.

Windows 10 Setup Script представляет собой скрипт PowerShell, который следует запускать сразу после установки свежей копии Windows 10. Основная цель скрипта — предоставить администраторам широкие возможности для настройки операционной системы. Например, скрипт позволяет переопределить параметры конфиденциальности, удалить встроенные приложения и изменить системные настройки.

Примечание

Windows 10 Setup Script предназначен для опытных пользователей и задуман для запуска сразу после установки Windows 10. Так как скрипт вносит изменения в настройки и компоненты системы, настоятельно рекомендуется создать резервную копию перед запуском скрипта.

Как использовать Windows 10 Setup Script

Перед запуском скрипта нужно подготовиться. Во-первых нужно скачать скрипт (файл с расширением .ps1) для целевой версии Windows 10. Разработчик предлагает скрипты для Windows 10 версий 1903, 1909, 2004, 20H2 и Windows 10 LTSC 1809. Тестовая версия для Windows 10, версия 21H1 находится в разработке.

Windows 10 Setup Script — это продвинутый инструмент для опытных пользователей и системных администраторов, которые хотят изменить настройки новой установки Windows 10. Перед запуском сценария требуется некоторая подготовка, чтобы убедиться, что все настроено в соответствии с потребностями.

После того, как вы скачали и распаковали нужную версию, для настройки перед запуском необходимо открыть скрипт в текстовом редакторе или Visual Studio Code с расширением PowerShell. Хотя теоретически вы можете сразу запустить скрипт и использовать все значения по умолчанию, лучше предварительно посмотреть, какие изменения он будет вносить в систему.

Если вам сложно читать сам код скрипта, то можете ознакомиться с подробными комментариями. Скрипт для Windows 10 версии 2004 содержит в общей сложности 3488 строк, и их изучение займет некоторое время, даже если вы являетесь опытным пользователем.

С полным списком модификаций вы можете ознакомиться на странице проекта в GitHub. Приведем некоторые из них:

Название	Что делает
Set up Privacy & Telemetry	Настройка параметров конфиденциальности и телеметрии
Turn off diagnostics tracking scheduled tasks	Отключение запланированных заданий диагностического отслеживания
Set up UI & Personalization	Настройка интерфейса и персонализация
Uninstall OneDrive «correctly»	«Корректное» удаление OneDrive
Change %TEMP% environment variable path to %SystemDrive%\Temp	Изменение пути переменной среды %TEMP% на %SystemDrive%\Temp
Change location of the user folders programmatically (without moving user files) within interactive menu using up/down arrows and Enter key to make a selection	Изменение расположения пользовательских папок программно (без перемещения файлов пользователя) в интерактивном меню с помощью стрелок вверх/вниз и клавиши Enter
Uninstall UWP apps from all accounts with exception apps list with pop-up form written in WPF	Удаление приложений UWP из всех учетных записей с учетом исключений с помощью всплывающей формы, написанной на WPF
Turn off Windows features	Отключение функций Windows
Remove Windows capabilities with pop-up form written in WPF	Удаление возможностей Windows с помощью всплывающей формы, написанной на WPF
Create a Windows cleaning up task in the Task Scheduler	Создание задачи очистки Windows в Планировщике заданий
Unpin all Start menu tiles	Открепление всех плиток меню Пуск
Pin shortcuts to Start menu using syspin.exe	Закрепить ярлыки в меню «Пуск» с помощью syspin.exe
Three shortcuts are preconfigured to be pinned: Control Panel, «old style» Devices and Printers, and Command Prompt	Предварительно настроены для закрепления три ярлыка: Панель управления, «Устройства и принтеры» и Командная строка
Turn on Controlled folder access and add protected folders using dialog menu	Включение контролируемого доступа к папкам и добавление защищаемых папок с помощью диалогового меню
Add exclusion folder from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scanning using dialog menu	Добавление папки исключения для сканера антивируса Microsoft Defender с помощью диалогового меню
Add exclusion file from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scanning using dialog menu	Добавление файла исключения для сканера антивируса Microsoft Defender с помощью диалогового меню
Refresh desktop icons, environment variables and taskbar without restarting File Explorer	Обновление значков рабочего стола, переменных сред и панели задач без перезапуска проводника

Используйте символ комментариев # для включения или отключения определенных настроек в скрипте. Просто поместите их перед командами, чтобы пропустить их при запуске скрипта. После внесения изменений сохраните скрипт.

Затем запустите скрипт в системе. Для этого необходимо настроить политику исключения, поскольку в противном случае Windows 10 откажется запускать скрипт.

• Откройте командную строку PowerShell с повышенными привилегиями, например путем отображения меню администратора с помощью комбинации Windows + X и выбора опции Windows PowerShell (администратор).
• Выполните команду:

• После этого запустите сценарий PowerShell или Start.cmd от имени администратора.
• Программа может предлагать некоторые варианты выбора, например список приложений, которые нужно удалить, в зависимости от вашей конфигурации скрипта.

А вы используете инструменты для управления параметрами конфиденциальности?

Download Windows 10

Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted.

Windows 10 October 2020 Update

The Update Assistant can help you update to the latest version of Windows 10. To get started, click Update now.

Create Windows 10 installation media

To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows 10. You can then download and run the media creation tool. For more information on how to use the tool, see the instructions below.

Here’s when to use these instructions:

• You have a license to install Windows 10 and are upgrading this PC from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
• You need to reinstall Windows 10 on a PC you’ve already successfully activated Windows 10.

If you are installing Windows 10 on a PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista, or if you need to create installation media to install Windows 10 on a different PC, see Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC section below.

Note: Before you install Windows 10, check to make sure your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer’s website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.

1. Select Download tool, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
2. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept.
3. On the What do you want to do? page, select Upgrade this PC now, and then select Next.

After downloading and installing, the tool will walk you through how to set up Windows 10 on your PC. All Windows 10 editions are available when you select Windows 10, except for Enterprise edition. For more information on Enterprise edition, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center.

• If you don’t have a license to install Windows 10 and have not yet previously upgraded to it, you can purchase a copy here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-10.
• If you previously upgraded to Windows 10 on this PC and you’re reinstalling it, you don’t need to enter a product key. Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license.

When Windows 10 is ready to install, you’ll see a recap of what you’ve chosen, and what will be kept through the upgrade. Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps, or Keep personal files only, or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade.

Save and close any open apps and files you may be running, and when you’re ready, select Install.

It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times. Make sure you don’t turn off your PC.

Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.

Before you download the tool make sure you have:

• An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
• Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
• A blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
• When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.

Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:

• 64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You’ll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type.
• System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer’s website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
• Language in Windows. You’ll need to choose the same language when you install Windows 10. To see what language you’re currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel.
• Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. To check what edition you’re currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn’t available in the media creation tool. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center.
• Microsoft Office products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. To redeem your copy of Office, please see Download and install Office 365 Home, Personal, or University on your PC. For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.

If you have Office 2010 or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key. For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office 2010 product key or Enter the product key for your Office 2007 program.

Using the tool to create installation media:

1. Select Download tool now, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
2. If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
3. On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.

Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:

Your current edition of Windows	Windows 10 edition
Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8/8.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center Windows 8/8.1 Single Language Windows 8 Single Language with Bing Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10
Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing	Windows 10 Home China​

Select which media you want to use:

• USB flash drive. Attach a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.
• ISO file. Save an ISO file to your PC, which you can use to create a DVD. After the file is downloaded, you can go to location where the file is saved, or select Open DVD burner, and follow the instructions to burn the file to a DVD. For more info about using an ISO file, see Additional methods for using the ISO file to install Windows 10 section below.

After the installation media is created, follow the steps below to use it.

After completing the steps to install Windows 10, please check that you have all the necessary device drivers installed. To check for updates now, select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. You may also wish to visit your device manufacturer’s support site for any additional drivers that may be needed.

Note: Drivers for Surface devices may be found on the Download drivers and firmware for Surface page.

Before you install Windows 10, it’s a good idea to save any work and back up your PC before you start. If you used the media creation tool to download an ISO file for Windows 10, you’ll need to burn it to a DVD before following these steps.

1. Attach the USB flash drive or insert the DVD on the PC where you want to install Windows 10.
2. Restart your PC.

If your PC does not automatically boot to the USB or DVD media, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC’s BIOS or UEFI settings. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you’ll typically need to press a key (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer’s website. If you do not see the USB or DVD media device listed within the boot options, you may need to reach out to the PC manufacturer for instructions for temporarily disabling Secure Boot in your BIOS settings.

If changing the boot menu or order doesn’t work, and your PC immediately boots into the OS you want to replace, it is possible the PC had not fully shut down. To ensure the PC fully shuts down, select the power button on the sign-in screen or on the Start menu and select Shut down.

On the Install Windows page, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences, and then select Next.

Select Install Windows.

If you downloaded an ISO file for Windows 10, the file is saved locally at the location you selected. If you have a third-party DVD burning program installed on your computer that you prefer to use for creating the installation DVD, that program might open by going to the location where the file is saved and double-clicking the ISO file, or right-click the ISO file, select Open with and choose your preferred DVD burning software.

If you want to use the Windows Disk Image Burner to create an installation DVD, go to the location where the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Change and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image.

If you want to install Windows 10 directly from the ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can do so by mounting the ISO file. This will perform an upgrade of your current operating system to Windows 10.