Windows 10: Unable to use Windows HDR

Discus and support Unable to use Windows HDR in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Recently, I've been trying to watch a film in 4K by connecting my PC to my TV screen with a HDMI cable. I set my resolution to 4K with Nvidia graphics... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ivan_122, Feb 11, 2022.

  1. ivan_122 Win User

    Unable to use Windows HDR


    Recently, I've been trying to watch a film in 4K by connecting my PC to my TV screen with a HDMI cable. I set my resolution to 4K with Nvidia graphics card, but I still couldn't turn on the HDR mode in Windows. But then I lowered my fps to below 30 and it finally worked. But when I actually played the video in VLC, Windows would just revert to regular mode. Why am I unable to use HDR? Also, another thing; I went in that thing can't remember what's it called but you click Windows key + R and type something and it showed some specifics, saying that 4k and AdvancedColor were supported, but it d

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    ivan_122, Feb 11, 2022
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  2. COBWEB Win User

    Unable to switch HDR colour on .

    Unable to switch HDR colour on ..

    tower PC .. windows 10 pro regularly updated.. version 20H2 os build..19042.1288
    monitor LG 55in tv resolution 4096x2160 (hdr compatible)

    On diplay settings page.. use HDR toggle switch is set to off.. (not greyed out)..
    When I click to on.. the screen goes black for 1 second then as the picture reappears..
    I see the toggle switch back to off..
    I have checked the DXDIAG log and HDR is ok.. (log attached) and in the registry (video settings) value 1
    Any suggestions anyone?
    Thanks Konnie ..
     
    COBWEB, Feb 11, 2022
    #2
  3. Nikhar_K Win User
    Unable to use HDR settings

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    The image that you have provided shows the 'Display capabilities' of the display that is currently connected. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    • Are you connecting the TV as a secondary monitor?
    • Was there any change or an update on your system before which you were able to change the options in the Windows HD Color setting section?


    Meanwhile, there are a few requirements that have to be in place for you to be able to notice a change in the Display capabilities. I would suggest you to refer the article on

    HDR and WCG color settings in Windows 10
    and check if it is helpful to you.



    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Feb 11, 2022
    #3
  4. Unable to use Windows HDR

    HDR streaming not turning on.

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand the concern that the HDR streaming is crashing in your laptop. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    • What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the make and model of the PC?


    However, we would like you to update the display/graphics driver to the latest version and also suggest you to refer this article and let us know the status of the issue:

    Stream HDR video on Windows 10




    We await your response,



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator.
     
    Aditya_Roy, Feb 11, 2022
    #4
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