Lenovo L2251x monitor won't work with Windows 10

[marcapola]

I'm not very tech and am beyond exasperated at how ALL my older printers, scanners, and now 'new' used Lenovo L2251x display monitor won't work and for none of these can I find drivers. Is the solution to just roll back to Windows 8? I also saw an article about how Windows 10 is fine for older hardware using 'compatibility mode' -- before I go down that rabbit hole, does anyone have any opinion about this? Seems ridiculous and a shame to ditch perfectly fine older peripherals for new.

 

[scout_03]

did you check if monitor is set to pc input .and how it is detect inc ontrol panel .

 

[marcapola]

Thank you for your response. I believe so, if I understand you correctly, but will double-check those things. I previously had an old Dell Monitor set up as a 2nd monitor to my Origin PC laptop which worked fine. All I did was swap out the monitors and Lenovo (2nd) monitor says NO CONNECTION CHECK SIGNAL CABLE and my system display settings say it cannot detect a 2nd monitor. Checked Lenovo's cable and saw one pin missing so swapped out cables using cable I had on the Dell and get same result. No drivers to be found anywhere on the Lenovo site, etc. I am having to use an Insignia VGA to HDM connector to get to my laptop.

 

[scout_03]

even with the adaptor lenovo monitor not working could you try it on a win 7 system with a good working cable to see if you have a signal to it .