Deletion of a dual monitor desktop in Windows 7

I am only using one monitor, but for some reason, my computer has now two screens and I cannot delete the other.  It is visible to the right of the main screen when I use screenshot. Sometimes the second screen resumes and all the hidden icons.  I first had to reboot with the power button, but then realized that I could see the icons and normal screen remotely from my phone.  I then close all programs and restart the phone, and my normal home and icons display back for a week or two, before that happens again.

I right click on the desktop, then left click on the resolution of the screen to access the 'Change the appearance of your screens' page, but I see no way to get rid of the second display.  How should I solve this problem?  Thank you.

Right click on the desktop

Choose the screen resolution

In the multiple monitors box, drop-down and choose Show Desktop 1 only

Click OK

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Or shortcut: hold down the windows and press P until the computer 'only' is highlighted.

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