Windows 10: Allow or Stop Windows from asking PIN for Projecting to the PC

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When you try to project a screen to your computer, it asks for a PIN for security purposes. However, you can allow or block Windows from asking for PIN when pairing for projection. Whether you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10, you can follow the same methods: Windows Settings, Local Group Policy Editor, and […]

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Project to this PC Password setting

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums



We understand your concern as you are unable to cast your android device to Windows 10 PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the make and model of the PC?
• What is the Android version installed on the device?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if you are able to cast the device.

1. Press Windows + I key to open
   Settings.
2. Click on System and then click Projecting to this PC.
3. Under Some Windows and Android devices can project to this PC when you say it’s OK select the drop down to
   Available everywhere.
4. Now under Ask to project to this PC select First time only.
5. Under Require PIN for pairing select Never.
6. Now under This PC can be discovered for projection only when it’s plugged into a power source toggle the switch to On/Off.

Once you set these settings follow the steps below.

1. Press Windows + S key together and type
   Connect.
2. Now open Settings on your Phone and click on
   Connected devices.
3. Then select Cast and choose the PC
   name

Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Projecting to this PC

Hi Daniel,

To better assist you, we suggest that you refer to the link below:

• How control your Windows 10 PC or phone with another computer with the Connect app.
  

Let us know if you need further help.

Best regards.

 

Projecting Windows 10 to LG Smart TV not working

Hello Bob,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
2. Have you connected both the devices to the same network?
   

Follow the steps mentioned below and let us know if that helps.



Method 1:



I suggest you to refer the article on
Fix connections to wireless displays.



Method 2:



Try changing the settings for Screen Sharing.

1. Go to Settings > System > Project to this PC.
2. Change the drop down under ‘Windows PCs and phones can project to this PC when you say it's OK’ to ‘Available anywhere on secure networks’.
3. Under Ask to project to this PC to First time only.
4. Uncheck the option Require PIN for pairing.
5. Restart the PC.

Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator