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Are you seeing the message “Your PC can’t project to another screen” when connecting your laptop or PC to a TV, external monitor, or projector using HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, or USB-C?
This step-by-step guide will show you how to fix, restore, and fully repair this display problem on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 — any version, any edition.

🔴 Exact Error Shown on Windows:

"Your PC can't project to another screen. Try reinstalling the driver or using another video card."

This issue appears on countless Windows systems, usually because of:

• Windows upgrade or downgrade
• Incorrect or outdated Intel/NVIDIA/AMD display drivers
• Microsoft Basic Display Adapter replacing real GPU drivers
• Switching between internal and external graphics
• HDMI or VGA stopping after a Windows reinstall
• Windows + P menu not showing Duplicate / Extend
• Device Manager constantly reporting driver errors

🖥 Works for All Laptops & PCs:

HP, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, LG, Sony VAIO, Microsoft Surface, Alienware, Xiaomi, Razer, Huawei, Gateway, Fujitsu, Medion, Packard Bell, eMachines, and custom-built desktop computers.

🎮 GPUs Commonly Causing This Error:

• Intel HD, Intel UHD, Intel Iris Graphics
• NVIDIA GeForce GT / GTX / RTX Series
• AMD Radeon HD / RX Series
• Microsoft Basic Display Adapter

⚠ Real Situations Fixed in This Tutorial:

– External monitor won’t detect after reinstalling Windows
– HDMI works once and never again
– Projecting to a TV stops functioning
– Display settings missing after BIOS/UEFI reset
– Windows + P shortcut doesn’t respond
– Duplicate / Extend modes disappear
– SDI Driver Installer removes GPU features
– Type-C video output fails randomly

Whether you use a desktop PC, laptop, notebook, ultrabook, or connect to any TV or monitor, this guide provides proven solutions that work long-term.

🔧 What This Video Fixes:

• Display driver corruption
• Missing GPU features
• Internet Explorer & JavaScript conflicts
• System processes blocking projection
• Misconfigured Windows display settings

This video gives you clear methods to permanently eliminate the “can’t project to another screen” error.

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Transcript
00:00hey everyone welcome back to victor explains today i'll show you how to fix the error your
00:15pc can't project to another screen on windows 11 10 and 8. method one first check your hdmi
00:24displayport or vga cable make sure it's not damaged and fully plugged in on both sides
00:30if that doesn't help move on to the next method method two now let's update the display drivers
00:38press windows key plus our key type dev mgmt.msc and open device manager
00:47go to display adapters
00:54make sure your graphics cards are enabled
00:58then right click and select update driver search automatically
01:02if you have two graphics drivers update both still not fixed let's try the last method
01:09we'll reinstall the graphics device in device manager right click your gpu and choose uninstall device
01:19restart your pc
01:20check now if it's working if not then go to try update your windows and the driver reinstalls
01:27automatically and that's it your projecting issue should now be resolved
01:31you
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