How to Fix Context Menu Appearing on the Wrong Monitor on Windows 11

How to Fix Context Menu Appearing on the Wrong Monitor on Windows 11

Misaligned monitor positions in Windows settings may cause the context menu to appear on the wrong screen. Correcting the monitor arrangement can resolve this issue.

• Right-click the Start button and select Settings.
• Go to System > Display.
• Drag the monitor icons to match their actual physical arrangement (side-by-side or stacked).
• Click Apply and test by right-clicking on each screen to verify the fix.

Set Uniform Scaling Across Monitors

Inconsistent DPI scaling between monitors can confuse Windows and cause the context menu to appear on the wrong screen. Ensuring consistent scaling across all monitors can resolve this issue.

• Open Settings.
• Navigate to System > Display and select the first monitor.
• Under Scale and Layout, set the scale percentage (e.g., 100%).
• Repeat for the second monitor.
• Click Apply and check if the context menu is behaving as expected.

Clean Install Your Graphics Drivers Using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller)

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• Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from the official website.
• Run the program and choose to remove GeForce Experience (GFE) if prompted.
• Restart your PC after the process is complete.
• Reinstall the latest GPU drivers, ensuring a stable internet connection to prevent Windows from installing generic drivers.
• Reinstall GeForce Experience (if applicable) and update your drivers as needed.
• If issues persist, repeat the steps.

Set the Correct Primary Monitor

The context menu may default to the wrong monitor if the wrong display is set as the primary monitor. Reassigning the correct primary monitor can solve this.

• Open Settings.
• Go to System > Display and select your preferred primary monitor.
• Check the box for Make this my main display under Multiple displays.
• Click Apply and test the right-click behaviour.

Disable Third-Party Display Tools

Third-party display management software (like DisplayFusion) can override Windows' built-in display handling, causing the context menu to display incorrectly. Disabling these tools might help.

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Go to the Startup tab and look for any display management apps.
• Right-click on them and select Disable.
• Restart your PC and check if the issue persists.

Adjust Monitor Refresh Rates

Mismatch in refresh rates between monitors can disrupt multi-monitor coordination, including where the context menu appears. Aligning the refresh rates can resolve this.

• Right-click the Start button and select Settings.
• Navigate to System > Display > Advanced display settings.
• Match the refresh rate (e.g., 60Hz) for each monitor.
• Click Apply and check the behaviour of the context menu.

Run SFC and DISM Scans

Corrupted system files can lead to unexpected issues, including improper display behaviour. Running SFC and DISM scans can help repair these files.

• Type cmd in Windows search.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• In the Command Prompt window, type:

• Press Enter and wait for the scan to finish.
• Once done, run the following DISM commands, pressing Enter after each:

• Close the Command Prompt and restart your PC.

Reset Display Settings to Default

If custom display configurations are causing the issue, resetting them to default may help restore the correct context menu behaviour.

• Right-click on the Start button and select Settings.
• Go to System > Display > Advanced display settings.
• Click Reset under Multiple displays, or manually revert custom settings to their default values.
• Click Apply and test the context menu on each monitor.

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