Steaming with host monitor Off = 1024x768

[Burger]

Whenever I start to stream a game on my Macbook from my Windows PC upstairs, if the PC monitor is either off, or is in power saving mode my stream starts in a resolution of 1024x768. Changing resolution in game has zero effect. I presume this is happening as Windows thinks there is no monitor attached, and cannot set a resolution properly.

Is there a solution for this? It seems strange that if I want to stream a game I first have to go upstairs, turn the monitor on, waggle the mouse a bit and leave the monitor on (for who?).

[muppets4]

I bought an HDMI dummy on Ebay for that purpose. Letting the host pc think a monitor is attached.

[MichaelMKenny]

This does't happen to me. I stream at 1920*1200 with my monitor off.

[Buffalo Bill]

It did not use to happen to me using Windows 8.1. Now that my pc(host) is running Windows 10 I have this issue.

[[masni] CYKA CLEANER]

http://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/15285d1427213110t-screen-resolution-display-change-windows-10-a-screen_resolution-4.png
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[Buffalo Bill]

Originally posted by masni CYKA CLEANER:

http://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/15285d1427213110t-screen-resolution-display-change-windows-10-a-screen_resolution-4.png
http://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/15286d1427213128-screen-resolution-display-change-windows-10-a-screen_resolution-5.png

That does not work. When I select any resolution and apply, it simply returns to 1024x768.

[Kaldaien]

Windows 10? I have all sorts of annoying issues that are pissing me the hell off with multiple monitors in Windows 10.

If I turn off any of my monitors or my A/V receiver (which is hooked up through DisplayPort -> HDMI), Windows freaks the hell out and resizes the desktop according to whatever remaining displays are turned on.

I cannot figure out a good solution to this problem, it's driving me nuts. I don't like leaving every freaking monitor in my home theater room on all the time, but Windows 10 doesn't want to work properly unless I do that.

The only solution I've found, and this is a stupid one at best, is to engage each display device's power saving mode: "Display Off". The display device stays on, but the panel isn't powered. It saves electricity, but I'll be damned if I didn't have to leave them on constantly in Windows 8.1 :-\

[Buffalo Bill]

Originally posted by Kaldaien:

Windows 10? I have all sorts of annoying issues that are pissing me the hell off with multiple monitors in Windows 10.

If I turn off any of my monitors or my A/V receiver (which is hooked up through DisplayPort -> HDMI), Windows freaks the hell out and resizes the desktop according to whatever remaining displays are turned on.

I cannot figure out a good solution to this problem, it's driving me nuts. I don't like leaving every freaking monitor in my home theater room on all the time, but Windows 10 doesn't want to work properly unless I do that.

The only solution I've found, and this is a stupid one at best, is to engage each display device's power saving mode: "Display Off". The display device stays on, but the panel isn't powered. It saves electricity, but I'll be damned if I didn't have to leave them on constantly in Windows 8.1 :-\

Originally posted by Kaldaien:

Windows 10? I have all sorts of annoying issues that are pissing me the hell off with multiple monitors in Windows 10.

If I turn off any of my monitors or my A/V receiver (which is hooked up through DisplayPort -> HDMI), Windows freaks the hell out and resizes the desktop according to whatever remaining displays are turned on.

I cannot figure out a good solution to this problem, it's driving me nuts. I don't like leaving every freaking monitor in my home theater room on all the time, but Windows 10 doesn't want to work properly unless I do that.

The only solution I've found, and this is a stupid one at best, is to engage each display device's power saving mode: "Display Off". The display device stays on, but the panel isn't powered. It saves electricity, but I'll be damned if I didn't have to leave them on constantly in Windows 8.1 :-\

I had to rollback to windows 8.1. now everything works as supposed.

[Neto]

we are in 2017 and this problem persists...With the host monitor OFF i get a black screen with a green square and the 1024x768 resolution...Its driving me nuts

[76561198131519930]

:s:steamfacepalm:

[nebular_dc]

The solution/workaround is to configure the in-home streaming client advanced settings to: 'Limit the resolution to 1920x1080'

You will then be able to stream games at resolutions up to 1080p when the host monitor is turned off or not connected.

[szaki035]

calm down 2022 the problem still exists...now I have this problem. Macbook Pro, Window 11

[_I_]

in gpu control panel, create the custom res of 1920x1080, or 1280x720
then in steam -> settings -> remote play -> advanced host options
tick 'change res to match client'

[Axolotl]

Originally posted by szaki035:

calm down 2022 the problem still exists...now I have this problem. Macbook Pro, Window 11

I am actively having this problem right now in 2025... It works when I login with teamviewer and stream via steam at the same time. Though this is (for obvious bandwidth reasons) far from ideal.