Windows 10: Second screen not active

Discus and support Second screen not active in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've been trying for two months to connect my laptop HP to my new TV TCL with android TV via HDMI, but it's not working. I've already tried solutions... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by GabrielEscobarM, Feb 19, 2022.

  1. Second screen not active


    I've been trying for two months to connect my laptop HP to my new TV TCL with android TV via HDMI, but it's not working. I've already tried solutions listed here and here except for the last two and also I tried simpler solutions as change HDMI cable. If I connect my laptop to another TV not smart TV, it works without problem. Also, if I connected another device with my TV it works fine. I have this issue in Windows 10 and 11. I don't have an external GPUAnd when I checked in settings, I can see this. Windows it's detecting my TV, but it's not active. My settings for screen 1 are default.M

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    GabrielEscobarM, Feb 19, 2022
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  2. Sasqui Win User

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Feb 19, 2022
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  3. Project Second screen constantly appearing.

    Hi Norga,

    Thank you for using Windows 10.

    Let us know some more information so that we can diagnose and troubleshoot the issue in a better way:

    • what is the exact issue that you want us to help with? Do you want to get help in projecting a second screen or to remove the popup?
    • As you've said " I tried unsuccessfully to project a screen", do you wish to project a second screen currently?
    • What happened exactly when you tried to project a second screen? Did you receive any error message or any error code?
    The popup comes as the system might not be able to detect the monitors. I suggest you to update the Display drivers, it may force the system to detect the available monitors. Here is the steps:

    • Press “Windows + X” and select Device manger.
    • Locate the driver and expand the driver icon.
    • Right click on the driver icon and click on Update.

    Reply with the information and we'll be happy to assist you.
     
    Navneet Anand, Feb 19, 2022
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  4. Ariel Acu Win User

    Second screen not active

    Returning Windows to Second Screen

    Hello Kate,

    Let's try to isolate the issue and see what is preventing you from using Windows to second screen. Kindly provide us the following information:

    • When you turned on your computer, does it give you an extended display for both monitor screen and your laptop?
    • Is your monitor screen already connected to your laptop before turning it on?
    • What cable are you using to connect your second monitor to your laptop?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried?
     
    Ariel Acu, Feb 19, 2022
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