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Set Cloned Monitor Preferred Resolution Source

Enabling this policy allows to override the default behavior when connecting an additional monitor. It allows control over whether a cloned display prioritizes the internal or external monitor i.e. setting its preferred resolution source. Internal sets the resolution of the main display as the source on both screens. External sets the resolution of the connected (external) display as the source on both screens. Default uses the system's default behavior determined by Windows Settings.

Policy Details

Policy Name
DisplaySetClonePreferredResolutionSource
Registry Key
System\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers\Configuration
Supported On
At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

Set the default resolution Windows will use for new cloned displays as Internal, External or Default Windows Settings.

Type: enum

Allowed Values
  • 0 Default
  • 1 Internal
  • 2 External