Windows 10: BSOD (VIDEO_TDR_Failure) when plugging in a pocket projector via VGA

Hey there,

I just found an old Pocket Projector (3M Micro Professional Projector MPro110) and wanted to connect it via VGA cable to my Laptop (it is a VGA cable with some kind of Micro-VGA plug on the side that gets plugged into the Beamer)

Unfortunately, I always get a BSOD when I plug in the Projector (it doesn't matter whether it is turned on or off)

(VIDEO_TDR_Failure ; file: Igdkmd64.sys)

I already tried Updating all my GPU drivers (AMD Radeon HD 8600M Series, Driver: 25.20.15025.1002; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600, Driver: 20.19.15.5058) but had no success.

I checked if my VGA output is working as well, since I connected a normal screen using a normal VGA cable to the Laptop.

As a last resort I tried using a HDMI-VGA Adapter to connect the Projector via HDMI, unfortunately then the Projector showes a big question mark on its Bluescreen. The only positive thing is, that I don't get a BSOD when I connect it via HDMI.

I certainly know that the Projector is about 10 years old, but it works perfectly on my other Laptop which is running on Windows 7. So maybe there is a problem with the compartibility of the Projector and Windows 10? And if so, how can I fix it?

I hope one of you can help me, I've been working on this problem the last three days now, but couldn't find any soultion that would work for me. *Sad If you nedd any further information just let me know (you'll find the ZIP-file in the attachment) *Wink


Thanks a lot! *Wink



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Black screen connecting projector through HDMI to VGA converter

Hi Andrew,


Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble this has caused.

Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better:

• What is the make and model of the projector?
• 
  Did you contact the projector manufacturer, as projector is only equipped with a VGA input?
  
• 
  Have you follow the steps and suggestions provided previously?
  

Please feel free to contact us, if you face any issues with Windows in the future.



Thank you.

 

VGA projector connection

Hello Gilbert,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I would like to gather some information first:

• Where you able to use the VGA projector before?
  
• Where there any recent changes made on your computer?
  
• Have you tried using a different VGA cable?
  
• Are you able to use the VGA projector with other Computer?
  

Please write back so that we can assist you further.



Naresh Kumar

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Windows 10 settings for two vga projectors

If it is just a
VGA Splitter and nothing else: there is no setting in the computer itself that would affect this.

• Cable could be bad going to one of the projectors.
  
  (Not eliminated.)
• Splitter could be bad and not amplifying the signal properly.
  
  (You said you tried a different splitter - so that's out.)
• Since you tried multiple devices and only the 'smaller' one worked... Run a temp cable from the splitter to a larger projector: work?