Windows 10: Enable HDMI port for Windows 10 laptop?

I want to connect a second monitor to my laptop using the HDMI port. There is no signal detected on the displayed on the monitor when it is powered up. How do I enable the HDMI for video signals?

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Connecting laptop running windows 10 to hdtv with hdmi

I'm not very tech savvy.

• I know how to run the HDMI cable between laptop and tv.
• I know how to set my tv to use correct HDMI port.

What I need to know is how I tell my laptop to recognize my tv and configure it to use my tv as a monitor.

Anyone that can tell me step by step how to do this in windows 10?

Thanks.

Edit 11:43 PM

Thanks for all the help. Hooked up the HDMI cable, plugged tv back in, started laptop up, switched the tv to correct HDMI port and viola...there was my laptop start screen on my tv! Didn't have to do anything but make a few display
adjustments!

Thanks again, everyone.

 

windows 10 wont recognize hdmi port

Hi Fred,



Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely assist you.



This issue could be due to the HDMI driver is outdated. Let’s try the simple troubleshooting method below provided and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1.

I would suggest you to run Hardware troubleshooter and check if it helps.

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  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel.
  
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  Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the Control Panel.
  
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  Click on Small icon on the left navigation pane.
  
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  Click on Troubleshooting and click on
  Hardware and Device.
  
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  Click on Advanced on the Hardware troubleshooter dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
  
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  Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Hardware troubleshooter.
  

And also I suggest you to update HDMI driver from the below provided steps.

Method 2.

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  Press (Windows key + X) and click on “Device Manager”.
  
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  Expand “ports”.
  
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  Right click on the HDMI device and select
  update.
  
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  Once update is done, restart the computer.
  

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.

 

How to enable hdmi port

i got a double monitor setup i plug the HDMI for the second monitor into my pc but that port is disabled, and I don't know how to enable it