If you know a better method please let me know.

I wanted Parsec to keep streaming even when my physical monitor was turned off.

Step 1 — Install a Virtual Display Driver (IMPORTANT)

Before anything else, install a VDD so Windows always thinks a monitor exists.

Examples:

• IDD Sample Driver
• Virtual Display Driver
• Any compatible dummy display driver

After installing:

• Reboot
• Make sure Windows detects the virtual monitor
• Set it as active/extended display if needed

Without this step, the methods below usually will not work correctly.

Method 1 — Task Scheduler + CMD script (Automatic)

This method automatically:

1. Switches to internal display on start up
2. Waits for 20s
3. Switches to external/virtual display

Important

Windows option below MUST be enabled:

>Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options →
"Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up after an update"

Otherwise Task Scheduler may not run correctly before login.

CMD Script

Save as display-switch.cmd

@echo off

:: Switch to display mode 2
DisplaySwitch.exe 2

:: Wait 20 seconds
timeout /t 20 /nobreak >nul

:: Switch to display mode 4
DisplaySwitch.exe 4

Task Scheduler Setup

Create a task:

• Trigger:
  • At log on
• Action:
  • Start the CMD script

Optional:

• Delay task for 10–20 seconds after login

Method 2 — AutoHotkey Toggle Hotkey

This lets you manually switch displays with a hotkey.

Press Pause key:

• first press → virtual display only
• second press → internal monitor again

AutoHotkey v2 Script

#Requires AutoHotkey v2.0

toggleDisplay := false  ; remembers last state

Pause:: {
    global toggleDisplay

    toggleDisplay := !toggleDisplay

    if toggleDisplay
        Run("DisplaySwitch.exe /external")  ; Second screen only
    else
        Run("DisplaySwitch.exe /internal")  ; Main monitor only
}

Hope this saves someone a few hours of pain.

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