I should add that while Ubuntu did not have this problem.. because the monitor configuration is apparently loaded post login screen I had other issues - like my

I should add that while Ubuntu did not have this problem.. because the monitor configuration is apparently loaded post login screen I had other issues - like my login prompt being on the wrong monitor. Especially if I was using LUKS on my primary drive, but that one is a bit more obvious as to why. *setup is an Alienware 15 laptop which supports dual monitor out for up to 3 active displays if including the laptop monitor