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Windows 10 HDR Won’t Turn On: 3 Ways to Fix

Quick fixes to get things up and running

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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On Windows 10, you canplayHDRcontentwhen supported by your external or laptop display. However, several users have reported the Windows 10HDRwon’t turn on in the Microsoft forum.

If you are trying to figure out why HDR is not turning on, this issue can occur if you recently upgraded to the latest version of Windows 10. When trying to enableHDRstream settings, the HDR option fails to turn on.

In this article, we explore a few quick steps to help you resolve the Windows 10HDRwon’t turn on problem.

What can I do if Windows 10 HDR won’t turn on?

Here’s what you should first do:

1. Enable the HDR option from Registry Editor

If HDR won’t stay on Windows 10, the registry fix usually works best for users.You should now be able to enable HDR fromSettings.

2. Restore the device to the previous version

If the issue occurred after upgrading to the latest version ofWindows 10, you could restore the PC to the previous version of Windows OS to fix the issue.

Note that the Go back to the previous version of theWindows 10option will not be available after 10 days of updating the system.

Going back to the previous version will also restore all the driver updates. So, you may have to install the update again to get the latest supported drivers for the PC hardware.

With all said, if theHDRStream option is missing from your display, it is most likely due to your monitor or TV not supportingHDRtechnology. The Windows 10HDRwon’t turn on problem usually occurs due to a glitchy update or incompatible HDMI connection.

Follow the steps to troubleshoot and fix the HDR disabled issue on your Windows 10 computer.

Also, find out what to do ifWindows 10 HDR is washed out. Do let us know which method helped you resolve the issue in the comments.

More about the topics:HDR,Windows 10 Guides

Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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