Windows 10: Change when to Ask to Project to this PC in Windows 10

How to: Change when to Ask to Project to this PC in Windows 10

How to Change when to Ask to Project to this PC in Windows 10


The Projecting to this PC feature uses the Connect app to allow you to wirelessly project your Windows Phone, another PC, or Android devices to the screen of this PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.

Starting with Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14328, there is separate settings available for Projecting to this PC if your PC has Wi-Fi.

Windows PCs and phones can project to your PC when you say it's OK.

This tutorial will show you how to change to ask to project to this PC the first time only or every time a connection is requested for all users in Windows 10.

*note Your PC might have trouble displaying the content of the projected Windows 10 Mobile phone or Windows 10 PC if its hardware wasn't specifically optimized for Miracast.

Your PC can on be projected to on private and domain networks, but not on public networks.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: To Change when to Ask to Project to this PC in Settings
• Option Two: To Change when to Ask to Project to this PC using a REG file

EXAMPLE: Ask to project to this PC notification








OPTION ONE [/i] To Change when to Ask to Project to this PC in Settings
1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the System icon.

2. Click/tap on Projecting to this PC on the left side. (see screenshot below)

3. Select First time only or Every time a connection is requested (default) under Ask to project to this PC on the right side for what you want.

4. You may also wish to This PC can be discovered for projection only when it is plugged in settings.

5. You can now close Settings if you like.









OPTION TWO [/i] To Change when to Ask to Project to this PC using a REG file
*note You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to do this option.

The downloadable .reg files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MiracastReceiver

ConsentToast DWORD

1 = First time only
2 = Every time a connection is requested


1. Do step 2 (first time) or step 3 (every time) below for what you would like to do.


2. To Ask "First time only" to Project to this PC
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Ask_to_Project-First_time_only.reg

Download

3. To Ask "Every time a connection is requested" to Project to this PC
*note This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Ask_to_Project-Every_time_a_connection_is_requested.reg

Download

4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7. If you like, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

That's it,
Shawn


Related Tutorials

• How to Turn On or Off 'Projecting to this PC' in Windows 10
• How to Turn On or Off Require PIN for Pairing when Projecting to this PC in Windows 10
• How to Project to this PC from Windows 10 Mobile Phone
• How to Enable or Disable Projecting to this PC in Windows 10
• How to Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In in Windows 10
• How to Project Android Phone to Screen on Windows 10 PC

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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.

 

Regarding Project to this PC

Hi,

Recent changes or updates applied to your devices can affect the connection from your PC to your tablet. It could be a delay on both devices, try reconnecting them back by disabling and enabling the option. Since you were able to connect before, we'd like
to ask you a few questions:

• Can you tell us your settings under Projecting to this PC?
• What are the troubleshooting steps that you've done so far?
• Were there any recent changes or updates applied to the PC or tablet?

 

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

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Miracast: Windows does not show option: Project to this pc

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



May I know, when was the last time it was working fine?

Was there any changes made?



Make the changes below to troubleshoot the issue.



Method 1:

• Update your display drivers with the help of this
  article.
  
• Reboot the computer once and check.
  

Method 2:

• Try the
  wireless display or docks troubleshooting to help your system get connect
  
• You can also find the project to this Pc under,
  Settings > System > Project to this PC.
  
• Change the settings “Some Windows and Android devices can project to this PC when you say it’s OK” to
  Available Everywhere.
  
• Change Ask to Project to this PC to
  First time only.
  

If you still get the error, please reply to this post with the answers for the above questions.



Hope it helps.



Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community - Moderator