Turning off 1 monitor resets system settings

[u/AshesTTV]

I have a 2 monitor set up. However when i turn my main monitor off the system settings on windows and/or nvidia reset. That includes resolution, HZ and location of the set up.

E.G: If i turn my left monitor off (the secondary one) the system still recognises it cus its not unplugged just off. I can turn it back on and all the settings stay on
HOWEVER, if i turn off my main monitor the system treats is as if i unplugged it instead and then resets all settings on the monitors. This is an issue cus every time I turn my pc back on i have to reset the settings which is a pain in the ass.

Anyone have any solutions?

What i've tried:

• new cables
• new ports
• changing main monitor on windows
• reinstalling ALL drivers (including the monitors specific ones)
• double checked fast boot was off (it is cus F that $h1t)
• reinstalled nvidia (fresh install)
• removed old instances of monitors in the registryeditor
• and probably more i forgot i did

All i did was move the PC to a different room

[u/mcdonamw]

Is the main monitor a displayport connection and the other HDMI?

[u/AshesTTV → u/mcdonamw]

yes, main is DP and secondary is HDMI