Windows 10: Windows 10 auto reverts Second Screen or Projector Mode to Last active selection

In today’s post, we will identify the cause and then provide the resolution to the issue of a second screen or projector mode that does […]

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Projector Screens

So I just got a projector. It's nothing special, just an old Dell 2300MP. I mainly got it because it was only a couple hundred bucks and the biggest screen I previously had to watch movies on is my 24" LCD. Now I'm trying to decide what to go with as far as a projector screen.

The previous owner recommended painting a bed sheet stretched over a wood frame. Hundreds of retailers and Ebay sellers have projector screens of incredible price variance, and even more web sites and forums have instructions for DIY screens. I've now read about more kinds of paint and materials than I previously knew to exist.

Finally, overwhelmed, flabbergasted, and with a slight headache, I decided to come and ask my good friends here at TPU. What do you guys suggest for a projector screen?

Things to be aware of:
· a dark environment is available; this will be going in a basement room with no windows
· I'm removing the wall paneling from where this is going an replacing it with sheetrock or whatever is recommended, if using the wall as the screen is suggested
· current projector may be unimpressive, but may be replaced with something better/higher res later on, so I still want to do this as nicely as possible in my budget
· my budget is only ~$100, but so other people can be helped by this topic as well, general advice and all ranges of projector screens are welcome
· for the sake of room acoustics, I would prefer a screen that does not reflect a lot of sound, so some type of acoustically transparent surface (fabric) would be ideal, but I can work with anything (acoustic foam will be elsewhere in the room, amount and placement dependent on other factors including this screen)
· due to room limitations I can only place the projector about 15' from the screen
· for noise control, the projector (and computers) may be placed outside the room and project through a window—I'm open to suggestions on said window (plexiglass?)

All in all, I have found a lot of experience, insight, and knowledge resides here at TPU so I hope to get a good conversation going that will help others on this topic as well. I'll update this first post with the most useful info put forward in this thread.

 

How to send image to projector?

Hi Steven,

The first step: check if an HDMI cable is connected and plugged properly. Then press the Windows key + P, and then select one of these options to configure multiple screen display:

PC screen only. In this case you'll see everything on your PC. If you use a wireless projector, this option changes to Disconnect.

Duplicate. You’ll see the same images on both screens.

Extend. You'll be able to extend your image across two screens.

Second screen only. The image will be shown on the connected (second) screen. The first screen will be blank.

To send an image to the projector you need Miracast. Check please if your PC and the projector support this program. Press the Windows key + P, choose Connect to a wireless display, select a projector.

If the issue persists, check if your projector is functioning properly. Connect it to another device with Windows 10. If these steps don’t work, get in touch with your projector manufacturer.

Thanks,

Andrew N.

 

Reverting Screen Resolution after disconnecting projector

Hi Jimmy,

Based on your description of the issue regarding your desktop's resolution after unplugging your projector, there's a possibility that your
graphic's card driver is outdated. To troubleshoot this issue, we suggest
checking updates in Windows 10 and see if the same issue will occur the next time you disconnect your projector. To do this, simply follow the steps in this

article.

Regards.