In this article, I am talking about how to Configure Multiple Display Modefor Windows 11 24H2 using Microsoft Intune. It a new settings available in the Windows settings catalog to Configure multiple display modes. This configuration setting are available from Intune’s latest Service Release 2501 onwards. This configuration policy currently applies to only Windows devices.
TheConfigure Multiple Display Modesetting allows monitors to extend or clone the display by default, facilitating the need for manual setup. It streamlines the multi-monitor configuration process, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience.
Once the settings are configured, assign the profile to specific device groups or all devices for deployment. This ensures that users get a predefined display configuration without manual setup. The profile applies automatically once the device syncs with Intune, making it an efficient way to enforce display policies.
You can define whether screens should be extended, duplicated, or use only the second display based on your organization’s needs. The Settings Catalog lists all the settings you can configure in a device policy, and all in one place.
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Uses of Configure Multiple Display Mode in Windows 11 24H2
Below mentioned table shows the major uses of Configure Multiple Display Mode in Windows 11 24H2 Devices. Make sure your device will support Multiple Display Mode before deploying this policy.
| Uses | Details |
| Enhanced Productivity | Extending displays allows users to multitask efficiently by working on multiple applications simultaneously |
| Seamless Presentations | Mirroring the primary display ensures a smooth presentation experience in meetings, conferences, and classrooms. |
| Kiosk & Digital Signage | Configuring “Second Screen Only” mode helps in retail displays, self-service kiosks, and advertising screens. |
| Security & Compliance | Restricting external displays can prevent unauthorized screen sharing and protect sensitive data. |
| Remote Work Optimization | Ensuring consistent multi-monitor settings for remote employees enhances their work experience. |
| Classroom & Training Setup | Teachers can easily mirror their screens to projectors for students, ensuring effective learning. |
| IT Support & Troubleshooting | IT teams can remotely enforce display settings for standardization and troubleshooting. |
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Create a Configure Multiple Display Mode Policyin Intune
Follow the below mentioned steps to create a configuration policy toConfigure Multiple Displayusing Microsoft Intune. First, Sign In to theMicrosoft Intune Admin Centerwith your administrator credentials.
- Navigate toDevices>Windows>Manage devices>Configuration
- Click on +Create>+New Policy
In the next step, we can create a newConfiguration profilefrom scratch. First, we need to provide the options mentioned below.
- Platform:Windows 10 and later
- Profile type:Settings Catalog
On theBasicsdetails page, we can name the configuration policy as “Configure Multiple Display Mode” if needed, briefly describe the policy’s in detail, here am giving as “Configure Multiple Display Mode for Windows 11 24H2” and then clickNext.
We can now add the required settings to theConfiguration Settingspane. To do that, click+Add settingsin the bottom left corner of the page.
Note! In Microsoft testing, they have discovered admins may experience performance degradation when greater than 400 settings are added to a single policy. While they continue to make improvements, please take this into consideration when designing your policies.
Search “Multiple Display Mode”as akeyword. This will help us to find thecorrect policybased on our your current need.Now you can see the browse by category found asDisplay. Click that and check the “Configure Multiple Display Mode”Settings nameand close theSettings pickerwindow.
On the current Configuration settings page, select theExtend.option from the drop-down you can see other options like Default., Internal Only., External Only., Clone. menu and clickNext.
On the next page, Leave theScope tagsasDefault.If yourtenanthas custom scope tags, you can select them based on your policy needs then Click onNext.
Here, I am assigning the configuration policy toHTMD– Test Computers & Vaishnav Test PCDevice Groups. To do that, clickAdd Groupsand select arequired device groupunder theIncluded Groupsoption. Not using anyFilterin this example, and theExcluded Groupsoption was also left blank.
On theReview + Createpage, carefully review all the settings you’ve defined for theConfigure Multiple Display Mode policy.Once you’ve confirmed everything is correct, select “Create” to deploy the policy.
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Monitor the Configure Multiple Display Mode Policy Deployment
The configuration policy has been deployed to theHTMD– Test Computers & Vaishnav Test PC Microsoft Entra ID Device groups.Once the devices aresynced, the policy will take effectimmediately. Tomonitorthe policydeployment statusfrom theIntune Portal, follow the steps below.
- Navigate toDevices>Windows > Configuration > Search for the “Configure Multiple Display Mode” configuration policy.
- Under theDevice and user check-in status, you can see the policy’s deployment status.
End User Experience –Configure Multiple Display Mode Configuration Policy
It’s time to check whether thenewly added Configure Multiple Display Mode Policyworked. To check that, login to one of the policy-targeted devices. Search for Projection settings. Or use shortcut Windows Key + P. We can see multiple Project modes and as per our Configuration settings. It’s by default selected as Extend option. So we can conclude our policy working as expected!
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Vaishnav Khas over 11 years of experience in SCCM, Device Management, and Automation Solutions. He writes and imparts knowledge about Microsoft Intune, Azure, PowerShell scripting, and automation. Check out his profile onLinkedIn.
