Windows 10: Why can't i use wireless display between my desktop and laptop ? But works in the other way...

Hi, the problem is simpleI just bought a new computer à desktopAnd i would like to use my old computer à laptop as secondary display.I installed the optional features needed.Both of my devices are compatible with miracast.But i cant seem to detect my laptop on the home wifi network.Much less connect to it.What's wierd is that if i want to stream from my laptop to desktop, it works mighty fine...So i need assistance on this one.

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Windows Wireless Display between desktop and laptop.

Hi,

For us to better assist you with your concern, we would like to know the following:

• Are you getting any error messages when trying to connect your desktop to your laptop?
• Have you tried updating your wireless adapter driver?
• Have you tried to uninstall your wireless adapter driver from the Device Manager, and then restart your computer?
• What troubleshooting steps have you taken to fix the problem?

We'll be waiting for your response so we can assist you further.

 

wireless display adapter model 1628

Hi Rudy,

Connecting to a wireless display requires a device that supports Miracast. For us to identify the cause of this issue, please answer the below questions:

• What is the exact error message that you have encountered?
• What is the build number and version of your Windows?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, we suggest performing the given steps on this article:
Fix connections to wireless displays or docks.

We look forward for your response.

 

Not able to connect wireless display

Hi Madhu,

For us to provide a solution suited to your wireless display concern, we need additional information. Can you answer the questions below?

• Were there any changes made to your device prior to the issue?
• Did you update your Windows?
• Have you tried other troubleshooting steps so far?

In the meantime, we suggest updating your wireless driver and see if it helps. Follow the steps below:

• 
  Open Device Manager.
  
• 
  Look for Network adapterand click it to expand.
  
• 
  Select the driver then right-click on it and select Properties.
  
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  Under Driver tab, click the Update Driver button to update the driver.
  

We'll keep an eye out to your response.