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Projector Not Showing Computer Screen on Windows [Solved]

Quickly fix projector connected but not displaying on Windows

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Business users often utilizeprojectorsto project slideshows onPCVDUs (Visual Display Units) to largerprojectorscreens.

However, users can also run into a few snags when they try to set up aprojectortodisplaya slideshow on a laptop or desktop. Sometimes aprojectormight notdisplayanything at all.

How do I display my computer screen on a projector?

1. Check for Loose Cables

Users who connect theirprojectorswithHDMIand VGA cables should check that those cables aren’t in any way loose.

Check that the cables are securely connected with their required ports on bothPCandprojector. If not, unplug and the cable and then plug it back in again to ensure a secure connection.

2. Switch the Display Mode

Some users might need to adjust theirdisplaymode settings to fix the projector’s display.

3. Update graphics card and port adapter drivers

Aprojectordisplay error might also pertain to agraphics cardorHDMI/VGA port adapterdrivers.

Update drivers automatically

To check if thosedriversneed updating, use third-party driver updater software that automatically scans in seconds.

Updating drivers manually can be a time-consuming task. To be sure that all the work is safely made use a professional tool whose primary function is scanning for old drivers and updating them.

So, the most suitable software that can manage your drivers and update each one individually is undoubtedlyOutbyte Driver Updater.

4. Turn on the PC’s Video Output

Some users might need to turn on their desktop’s or laptop’s video output to enable projection. To do that, users usually need to press an Fn hotkey combination.

For example, Acer laptop users can press anFn + F5hotkey to turn on the video output.

However, the video output hotkey varies between differentPCbrands. Users can check theirPCmanuals for further video output hotkey details.

5. Check if the Projector’s Standby Mode is On

Theprojectormight be on standby mode. Users can wake up aprojectorin standby by pressing its standby mode button.

If you’re not sure where the standby mode button is, look through theprojector’s manual for further details. This button differs from device to device.

Those are a few resolutions that might fix aprojectorthat doesn’t project a laptop or desktop’sdisplay.

Try them out and tell us which one worked for you, and feel free to add any information regarding the subject in the comment section below.

Projector Not Showing Computer Screen on Windows [Solved]#

How do I display my computer screen on a projector?#

1. Check for Loose Cables#

2. Switch the Display Mode#

3. Update graphics card and port adapter drivers#

4. Turn on the PC’s Video Output#

5. Check if the Projector’s Standby Mode is On#