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Windows 10 has a smart feature that allows you to mirror your current screen to another monitor. You can use different options like duplicate, expand, etc. Everything is fine until you get “Your PC cannot project to another screen” error when you press Windows + P.
This error is very common and it means that you need an updated video drivers or that there may be an obstacle with the cables. Don't worry, this is a very common error that can be fixed with very simple workarounds.
Full error message:
Your PC cannot project to another screen. Try to reinstall the driver or using a different video card.
Realización de la resolución de problemas de hardware y dispositivos
The hardware and device problem response checks for changes and problems with hardware connections and associated drivers. Correct problems as far as possible.
- Click Start and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshooting.
- Select and run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter from the list.
- Reboot the system as soon as you are ready.
Check your hardware configuration
Sometimes this error can be caused by small errors. Before trying additional solutions, make sure that the connection cables for your computer and additional monitor are all connected to the correct ports, such as VGA, HDMI, and that the connections are not interrupted.
Update video drivers
Sus controladores de pantalla pueden estar obsoletos o dañados. Como todos sabemos, Windows continúa actualizándose, por lo que las tarjetas de video además responden a las actualizaciones implementando sus propias actualizaciones. Si los nuevos controladores no son estables, forzaremos a su computadora a instalar primero los controladores predeterminados. Si la instalación del controlador predeterminado no funciona, instalaremos los controladores más recientes luego de descargarlos del portal Web del fabricante.
- Siga las instrucciones de nuestro post acerca de cómo iniciar su computadora en Modo seguro.
- After booting into safe mode, press Windows + R and type “devmgmt.msc” in the dialog box and press Enter.
- In Device Manager, expand the Display adapters section and right-click on the display hardware.
- Select the Uninstall device option. Windows opens a dialog to confirm your actions, click OK and continue.
- Reboot your device.
run SFC
It is possible that you cannot connect your Windows computer to your projector due to system corruption. To fix this problem, you need to perform an SFC scan. The System File Checker utility quickly scans for and fixes problems with system files.
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