Windows 10: Windows 10 system seems to think that a monitor connecting through an HDMI to USBC adaptor...

I recently bought a 2nd monitor, and whenever I try to plug it in to my computer through an HDMI to USBC adaptor, my Windows 10 system says I just plugged in a USB drive instead of what I'm actually trying to plug in.

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USB-C port not connecting to second monitor

I can't get my Hp Pavillion x360 2020 ed. laptop to connect to my second sceptpe monitor. It connects to 1/2 through the hdmi port. Ive tried a hdmi-usbc adaptor and docking station but it still isnt working.

 

ZOTAC Introduces a USB 3.0 to HDMI Adaptor

ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and a channel manufacturer, today announces the USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor – the latest addition to its accessory lineup. The ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor enables users to easily add displays to desktop and notebook systems for increased productivity.

Simply plug the ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor into a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port and connect a digital display for an instant plug and play experience. The ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 with 6-channel digital audio for seamless audio and video connectivity with the latest Full HD displays.













ZOTAC has created a simple to use solution that customers have always demanded. The ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor makes it easy to expand the capabilities of notebooks and desktops by adding more display outputs via a simple plug-and-play adaptor,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. “Thanks to the lightning-fast speed of USB 3.0, movies and images are displayed smoothly with crisp details.”

The ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor is powered by DisplayLink USB graphics technology for the best user experience. DisplayLink USB graphics technology compresses visual data in real-time for maximum efficiency and a lag-free display output.

"Enjoy videos, photos, movies, web content and more on multiple HD displays with the ZOTAC adaptor,“ said John Cummins, VP of Sales and Marketing for DisplayLink. “With DisplayLink technology, you can expect high performance and crisp visual quality all with the ease of a USB accessory."

A single desktop or notebook can connect up to six ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptors with Microsoft Windows operating systems for the most demanding multi-monitor users – Apple Mac OS users can connect up to four adaptors.

It’s time to play with the ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor.

General Details:

• New ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor
• DisplayLink USB graphics technology
• Support resolutions up to 1920x1200 (16:10), 1080p (16:9), 1600x1200 (4:3)
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0
• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista & 7 compatible (up to six adaptors)
• Apple Mac OS compatible (up to four adaptors)

 

HDMI Connection to Monitor Suddenly Failed in Windows 10

Sorry in advance for the length description of my issue...

I have a relatively new HP laptop running windows 10 (the device manager shows only an Intel(R) UHD Graphics 605 display adapter) . Up to a few days ago, I had no problem connecting an external monitor to the one and only HDMI port (the laptop is new enough
that the single HDMI port is the only port available to connect an external monitor).. The connection suddenly stopped working this week. The monitor now displays the message "No Signal Found" and then goes to sleep.

I've tried the obvious; powering down both the monitor and the laptop, disconnecting and then reconnecting the cable, then powering on both; to no effect. I've connected the monitor with the existing HDMI cable to a desktop computer and it works just fine.
I've tried using the "detect" display, in display settings after restarting, also to no effect. I then checked if I have the latest update to the Windows 10 operating system, which I do. I also tried updating the display driver. I still have no ability
to use my external monitor connecting through the HDMI port.

I can however connect an old Acer projector that's a VGA device, using a VGA to HDMI adapter, to the HDMI port. So the port is working and the system recognizes the VGA device, but it no longer recognizes either my HP monitor or a new Samsung monitor on
the HDMI port. So, having checked the monitor(s), cable, operating system, device driver, and the HDMI port, I'm at a loss to understand why Windows 10 can no longer connect to my HDMI monitor(s).

I saw similar question that noted there had been an earlier incident where windows 10 recognized VGA devices, but had an HDMI issue. All of the suggested fixes in that thread were tried and described above.

So, does anyone have any other thoughts on what I could try? Or am I stuck waiting for the next round of system and device driver updates to get this fixed?