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I'm not too familiar with working with the Registry, and I'm wary of making changes without some guidance, as I know that I can screw some serious stuff up.

#Change generic pnp monitor how to

This might be a question better aimed on the Steam forums, under the Hardware/OS section, but does anyone know how to change this, or know which registry key Steam is reading from to build that list? What Is the Generic PnP Monitor Driver PnP (Plug and Play) is a part of your PC that enables the system to adapt to hardware changes. I followed this guide to add a new registry key to the each monitors driver, changing the FriendlyName to 'QNIX Monitor' for my desktop and 'INSIGNIA TV' for the TV.

#Change generic pnp monitor tv

Figured that would do it, but both monitors still show up as "Generic PnP Monitor" in the Steam list. The only way to figure out which monitor I need to switch to is to try both monitors, or remember which one in the order is the TV (which I will apparently never remember). I followed this guide to add a new registry key to the each monitor's driver, changing the 'FriendlyName' to "QNIX Monitor" for my desktop and "INSIGNIA TV" for the TV. The only way to figure out which monitor I need to switch to is to try both monitors, or remember which one in the order is the TV (which I will apparently never remember). What's making the process more annoying for me, is that the monitor list has my smaller desktop monitor named "ACER" and the model number, but the larger desktop monitor and my TV are both listed simply as "Generic PnP Monitor". That's frustrating, but I know it's a known issue. Generic pnp driver will provide basic functionality to the monitor. It is normal to show a generic plug and play monitor for a laptop.

#Change generic pnp monitor upgrade

This tutorial will explain how to upgrade your display driver on windows 10.

#Change generic pnp monitor plus

When I switch to Big Picture mode, I need to go into settings and switch my main monitor to my TV in order to get BPM showing on that screen instead of my desktop monitor. Click the plus sign + next to monitors, and then double-click the name for the monitor generic pnp monitor or similar.

#Change generic pnp monitor update

I can't say for sure that this won't screw anything up, so go forth at your own risk, but as long as you change just the ending of the key, and leave the rest alone, I imagine it shouldn't be dangerous.įor those who aren't able to accomplish that without some guidance, follow the guide I linked below, and instead of adding a FriendlyName key, just edit the DeviceDesc key's value instead (Right-click and then 'Modify Key'). Solution One- Update Driver through Device Manager Press Windows logo key and R simultaneously on the keyboard to bring up the Run command console In Run command box, type devmgmt.msc and click OK In the Device Manager window, go to Monitors category and expand it right-click Generic PnP monitor and. I changed the DeviceDesc key, which I finally noticed ended with 'Generic PnP Monitor' for those two monitors, and the Acer model name for the properly labeled monitor. Turns out, adding a FriendlyName key didn't really do much. Leaving the post up in case anyone else wants to accomplish the same thing.

Key resellers and what they mean for youĮDIT: Figured it out on my own shortly after making this post.

This situation brings me another problem also. I have downloaded monitor inf files but there is no any change. Under device manager at Monitors, shows as Generic PnP Monitor. I am using Lenovo P51, My notebook's display is FHD 4K Panel, Sharp Brand 'SHP143B'. CommunityĬlick here to read the subreddit rules before posting. Generic PnP Monitor and Color Calibrator Problem. At least for my first build, the computer runs and has not yet thrown sparks, our melted down!! My kids think their old man is a computer god.little do they know how nerve wracking the first build can be.Get your Steam Profile Flair Steam Status When building a system and firing it up for the first time, do NOT use the oldest monitor you can find (in my case a gateway FPD1520, thats at least 8 years old).sigh. 1: Reconnect the Monitor to Computer 2: Update the Monitor and Graphic Driver 3: Uninstall Generic PNP Monitor Driver 4: Uninstall and Reinstall Graphic. I'm going to download the latest video driver, unintall the first, and see if it changes anything when I update. In fact, the card states HD capability through HD out and component video cables (which is how I first hooked it up to LCD), but that was the worst from a resolution and flicker (refresh rate) could only get to 30hz. Also, cannot get screen to HD wide format.

However, in device manager still shows as Generic PnP. Nvidia recognized the LCD in Technology TwinView. I was able to adjust to slightly better resolution and higher refresh rate. I ended up switching to VGA cable into LCD.