Windows 10: Need to access Chromecast settings from Win10 laptop

When we got the Chromecast I installed the Chrome browser (yeuch!!!) on my laptop and used it to set up the Chromecast. The WiFi in the living room has always been weak; Our laptops frequently lost signal and the Chromecast often stalls during programs.

Last week I set up an old router as a WiFi repeater, connected to the ethernet cable that the old streaming box used and now the laptops connect to its strong, reliable signal but the Chromecast is still connected to the router's WiFi.

Chromecast "help" tells me that you now have to access the settings via a smart phone. I have no use for a smartphone and I abhor Android (my first tablet was dual boot and Win10 was so much nicer than Android) so I can't change the settings.

I did find something online that said you can download the Google Home app and run it in an android emulator but that just seems wrong to me.

Does anyone here have any idea of how to access the Chromecast from Windows?

:)

 

Google Chromecast Compatibility

Hi Raven,

We apologies for the misunderstanding about the Google Chrome cast device.

I would suggest you to follow the steps given below to set up Chromecast and check if it helps.

Set Up Chromecast

Set Up Chromecast - Android - Chromecast Help

If you still face the issue you can contact the Chrome cast help Center at the link given below.

Welcome to the Chromecast Help Center

Choose a device below to get started in the Help Center - Chromecast Help#

Let us know if it helps. We will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


Hello,
Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

 

Cast from laptop to TV with chromecast

Hi , I'm David, thanks for participating in the Microsoft Community. I'll do my best to help today.

Regards RonGitlin, please follow the recommendations suggested in the next step by step

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/32...

Best Regards,

David.

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