Display Link Manager closes after User switching

OlDirty · 08-12-2021, 03:15 PM

I have a Targus DOCK190EUZ connected to my MBP M1. There are two screens connected to the dock.
I use the MacBook with a private and a work account and I often switch between them.
Whenever I change to the other account and back again, the DisplayLink Manager is closed. I need to manually start it again in order to "activate" the two external displays.
How can I fix that?

AverageBen · 11-25-2021, 11:05 AM

Hi there, did you ever get to the bottom of this issue or find any workarounds?

Having the same troubles here, M1 MacBook Air, Dell D6000 dock, with 2 displays attached through DisplayPort plugs on the back of the dock.

Seems to be very little about this particular problem out there...

Cheers

OlDirty · 12-04-2021, 05:33 PM

The only solution I found is to close the App before switching accounts.
Definitely not the best usability.

stef2dotoh · 12-14-2021, 12:06 AM

I just discovered this today. Like AverageBen, I have an M1 MacBook Air and Dell D6000 dock with 2 displays. I work in clamshell mode, so when I switch, I have to open my MBA and turn DL back on. Very annoying.

Turning off DL prior to switching isn't helpful because if you turn it off, then you don't have the extended desktop. That's fine, though, if you're not working in clamshell I guess.

I hope there's a fix for this soon.

yarko_w · 01-20-2022, 09:04 AM

Hi I'm having this issue too and wondering if there is a known fix for this yet or are we still waiting?

Using a M1 MacBook Air with Dual Monitors on pluggable dock

chrisj · 04-02-2022, 08:47 AM

Still facing this issue, hope this is fixed soon

NancyV · 06-23-2023, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OlDirty

I have a Targus DOCK190EUZ connected to my MBP M1. There are two screens connected to the dock.
I use the MacBook with a private and a work account and I often switch between them.
Whenever I change to the other account and back again, the DisplayLink Manager is closed. I need to manually start it again in order to "activate" the two external displays.
How can I fix that?

Was a solution ever found to this issue? I'm having the same experience on an iMAC ... switching users causes the extended display to not be recognized which I think is due to the driver not loading.

Is there a way to install the DisplayLink software for 'all users'?

The failure to load happens when switching user accounts and is not specific to which account was logged into on a restart. I with account several times a day for different work projects and restating each time is inconvenient at best, it significantly interferes with work efficiency.

Thanks for any and all suggestions/help!

Cheers

sechste_blende_0b · 09-29-2023, 08:16 AM

I installed the login screen extension but also had to disable FileVault. It doesn't work all the time, but it's better now. I guess with FileVault on, the extension couldn't work properly. Unfortunately, the documentation on this tool is very thin...

08-12-2021, 03:15 PM	#1
OlDirty Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	Display Link Manager closes after User switching I have a Targus DOCK190EUZ connected to my MBP M1. There are two screens connected to the dock. I use the MacBook with a private and a work account and I often switch between them. Whenever I change to the other account and back again, the DisplayLink Manager is closed. I need to manually start it again in order to "activate" the two external displays. How can I fix that?

04-02-2022, 08:47 AM	#6
chrisj Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 1	Any updates? Still facing this issue, hope this is fixed soon

11-25-2021, 11:05 AM	#2
AverageBen Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 1	Hi there, did you ever get to the bottom of this issue or find any workarounds? Having the same troubles here, M1 MacBook Air, Dell D6000 dock, with 2 displays attached through DisplayPort plugs on the back of the dock. Seems to be very little about this particular problem out there... Cheers

12-04-2021, 05:33 PM	#3
OlDirty Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	The only solution I found is to close the App before switching accounts. Definitely not the best usability.

12-14-2021, 12:06 AM	#4
stef2dotoh Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 2	I just discovered this today. Like AverageBen, I have an M1 MacBook Air and Dell D6000 dock with 2 displays. I work in clamshell mode, so when I switch, I have to open my MBA and turn DL back on. Very annoying. Turning off DL prior to switching isn't helpful because if you turn it off, then you don't have the extended desktop. That's fine, though, if you're not working in clamshell I guess. I hope there's a fix for this soon.

01-20-2022, 09:04 AM	#5
yarko_w Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 1	Hi I'm having this issue too and wondering if there is a known fix for this yet or are we still waiting? Using a M1 MacBook Air with Dual Monitors on pluggable dock

09-29-2023, 08:16 AM	#8
sechste_blende_0b Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Posts: 1	I installed the login screen extension but also had to disable FileVault. It doesn't work all the time, but it's better now. I guess with FileVault on, the extension couldn't work properly. Unfortunately, the documentation on this tool is very thin...