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Projecting to This PC is Always Off: 5 Ways to Fix it
Solutions in this guide will fix the issue in no time
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users report that they can’t use theProjecting to this PCfeature on their Windows 11 because it is always off.
Hence, it prevents users from accessing the feature on their computers. So, users have no choice but to find otherscreen mirroring softwareon their Windows 11 PCs.
Why is projecting to this PC always off?
TheProjecting to this PCfeature on Windows 11 mostly runs into problems because of an outdated or faulty wireless adapter driver.
However, a handful of other factors can cause the projection feature to be off. Some of these are:
We’ll take you through how to fix the general issue regardless of the causes on your PC.
How do I fix Projecting to PC if it’s always off?
We recommend you go through the following preliminary checks before proceeding with any advanced troubleshooting:
If these checks fail to fix it, advance to the options below.
1. Enable Projecting to this PC via Group Policy
Close the Local Group Policy Editor and restart your PC. If you encounter anissue editing your Group Policy, look at this guide to find out what to do.
2. Update your wireless network adapter driver
Updating your PC’s wireless network adapter driver can fix issues causing the Projecting to this PC to be always off. We recommend you checkother ways to update drivers on Windows 11if this fails to work.
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3. Update Windows
All faulty drivers and programs will be fixed or restored by updating the Windows. However, it isn’t uncommon forWindows Update not to open; so our guide should help fix that.
4. Reinstall the wireless network adapter’s driver
Alternatively, you can follow this guide todownload and install the Microsoft wireless display adaptermanually.
5. Boot in Safe Mode
After your PC reboot in Safe Mode, you should be able to access the feature without issues. Also,starting Windows 11 in Safe Modemay help fix system or boot errors responsible for the problem.
In conclusion, we hope you’ve been able to fix Projecting to this PC always off on Windows 11. You can readhow to fix Projecting to this PC options are greyed outissue on your computer.
Also, we have a detailed guide onhow to screen mirror an Acer laptop to a TVin a few steps, should you wish to learn an alternative to screen projection.
If you have more questions or suggestions, we’d love to hear them in the comments section.
Henderson Jayden Harper
Windows Software Expert
Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
Windows Software Expert
Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
