Windows 10: Laptop not giving output to external monitor

So while I was playing a game my laptop suddenly stopped giving display and I still don't have. I tried restarting it and messing with the settings nothing worked. I booted from Linux and I had display no issue and I booted back to windows and still no display. Is there something I need to do from the settings? Is there something I did wrong I have no clue.

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connection problems External Monitor for laptop

If you're trying to use a wired external monitor is it connected to the laptop's HDMI output connector or the mini DisplayPort connector?

If you're using a wired external monitor and don't see any output, right-click on an empty spot on the Desktop and select Screen Resolution -> Detect

In addition, you may need to press the F7 key and select the mode in which the display will function. There are 4 modes:

• Disconnect (or Computer only): display only on the laptop's screen
• Duplicate: the same display on the laptop's screen and the external monitor
• Extend: extends the output so that you can drag things from one screen to the other
• Projector only (or Second Screen Only): displays only on the external monitor

Or are you trying to use wireless (Wi-Di or Miracast)?

 

Laptop suddenly stopped recognizing the external monitor

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, I would like to ask if the laptop is unable to recognize only the external monitor or other external devices also.

I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following the steps below:

• Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
• Click on “Hardware and Devices”.
• A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.
  

Hope the information is helpful. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

hdmi output to external monitor

Hello Vinodh,

Thank you very much for your suggestion. I tried it and indeed does what I want it to do. My laptop screen is off and my external monitor (a larger monitor) plays the movie. Good job. Thanks again.