Wireless display only working for admin users

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Wireless display only working for admin users

Dan 20

Hello,

I am currently having an issue when trying to connect from one laptop to another via wireless display. It works when the receiving user is an admin but gets stuck on a loader when on a non-admin user.
This rules out any driver issue being the cause which is what I see most online about the issue.

I have double checked its not the network, the app is allowed through the firewall, I can't see anything in the event viewer, I have reset the app.

On the sending pc I get the connection and my display goes in and out, I can choose the different display types like "Extend" or "Duplicate" and have the choice to disconnect even though the receiving laptop has nothing to show but a loader. I believe it's Miracast but I don't know what to do with that information.

Any help would be great.

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Alex 80

Dan, I too am experiencing this problem.

We have a PC that has the Wireless Display feature and ever since around November 2025 it stopped allowing to display the connection.

It connects (the connecting user's screens say it's connected) but the icon saying about to project just spins around.

I did find that it worked with a Domain admin account (local admin, local user and domain user wouldn't work), but that no longer works either.

We have an OptiPlex 7020 with Windows 11 Enterprise and Intel GFX and Intel Wifi. But for the life of me it no longer works.

Devices are Intune connected and have the firewall rules for CastSRV and WUDFHost directories etc.

Driving me mad!

Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T11:28:56.7033333+00:00

Hi Alex,

Glad I am not the only one having this issue haha.

Have you been able to make it work since you posted this?
I am super confused on what the actual issue is, feels like I have tried everything at this point.
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-22T11:43:01.01+00:00

Nope i'm afraid I haven't. It's doing my nut in.

What hardware are you encountering this on? The only thing I haven't done is tried this without it being connected to domain or Intune.
Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T11:47:47.5166667+00:00

I am in the same boat, it's really weird.

I am on a Dell Latitude 5501, Windows 11, Intel Graphics and WiFi.

Unsure where to go from here as I'd like to say I've tried most things but also have little idea on where to go next.
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-22T11:52:49.6033333+00:00

Interesting that we're both using Dell hardware.

I'm at a loss. The projection is fine as we have a Microsoft Wireless Dongle and that works. It's only the Project to this PC that seems to be an issue.

I've tried multiple different driver versions but ever since the Nov 2025 Monthly update we've had this issue.

Another thing I haven't tried is imaging a PC without updates past Nov 2025.
Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T12:00:31.32+00:00

I don't believe we tried it before November so I sadly cannot give anymore evidence to suggest that the Monthly update would stop the feature from working.

I can imagine it is just a software permission issue somewhere on the pc or management system.

An Additional point is that I haven't tried it on a non Azure-Ad Joined machine.
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-22T13:55:05.98+00:00

It definitely used to work and it worked really well. There was quite a few threads surrounding Miracast in November but it was all surrounding Microsoft Surface devices and the Dolby audio service. Not something we have.

Worth potentially noting we're on 24H2. We don't have any other versions in the organisation.
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-22T13:56:14.7633333+00:00

It definitely used to work and it worked really well. There was quite a few threads surrounding Miracast in November but it was all surrounding Microsoft Surface devices and the Dolby audio service. Not something we have.

Worth potentially noting we're on 24H2. We don't have any other versions in the organisation.
Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T14:35:57.0733333+00:00

Could be it be potential intune restrictions?

I see no other permissions for this functionality that this standard user I am trying to get to receive with doesn't have compared to an admin.
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-22T14:39:14.67+00:00

I tried relaxing the Intune restrictions but sometimes I don't know if its applied the changes or not.

Does yours still work with an admin? Mine did but stopped
Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T14:41:13.5566667+00:00

Asked a senior and we don't use Intune anyway. The admin runs completely fine for us still but we want to run it through a standard user, that's when it gets faulty and we hit the never ending loaders.
Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T15:33:18.1366667+00:00

What drivers have you tried reverting back to older versions for this to work?

Wi-Fi / Graphics?
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-22T15:38:12.7266667+00:00

Unfortunately I can't quite remember but I even tried going back to the standard Microsoft installed gfx drivers. Wifi drivers were back to last years ones.
Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T16:45:57.8533333+00:00

Hello,
Just done the 25H2 Install for windows the receiving laptop and now admin users seem to get stuck with loaders as well.
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-23T10:34:32.1+00:00

I can't believe it but I believe i've been able to sort it with help of a Reddit post. Someone mentioned that as of 24H2 they experienced issues with casting and had to add another firewall rule in for the screen to display.I've added %windir%\SystemApps\Microsoft.PPIProjection_cw5n1h2txyewy\Receiver.exe as a firewall rule for In and Out to all networks and all profiles (Domain, Private, Public) and it's worked - hallelujah it's a Christmas miracle.

Microsoft, please get your literature updated to add this exemption.
Dan 20 Reputation points

2026-01-07T11:34:19.16+00:00

Awesome, Thank you!
I have been off for the holidays but this worked straight away this morning. It truly was a Christmas miracle hahaha.

I really appreciate the help on this and thanks for sharing the final solution.

Answer 2

Jess-Q 10,825 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Dan

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Regarding your issue, this happens because Windows applies different permissions and security rules for non‑admin accounts, especially for features like Wireless Display (Miracast). Even though the driver, network, and firewall look fine, the receiving PC still needs the Wireless Display feature, projection permissions, and correct network profile to be enabled for each user profile individually.

Here are a few steps you can try:

Loosen Projecting to this PC

Go to Settings > System > Projecting to this PC
Set:
- Available everywhere
- Require PIN for pairing > Never
- This PC can be discovered only when it’s plugged in > Off
- Ask to project > First time only
- If prompted, install Wireless Display and retry.

For more details, please refer to: Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display

Switch Wi‑Fi Network profile to Private

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi‑Fi > (Connected network)
Network profile > Private

For more details, please refer to: Fix connections to wireless displays or docks in Windows

Hopefully it will help work with your issue and if you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

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Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-17T16:36:31.6733333+00:00

Hello,

I appreciate you getting back to me.
I have done all of the things that you have said above but nothing has changed.
I've also tried on a different network, the event viewer has nothing to say about the issue either and tried a fresh reinstall.
Is there anything else I should be trying?
Jess-Q 10,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-18T16:07:32.38+00:00
Hi @Dan,

Thank you for your response.

I apologize that my previous suggestions did not work, here are some other steps you can try next

Enable MiracastReceiver Registry Key

Open Registry Editor as Administrator:

Press Win + R, type regedit, press Enter

Click "Yes" at the UAC prompt

Navigate to the MiracastReceiver key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MiracastReceiver

Create or modify the AllowProjectionToPC value:

Right-click in the right panel > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value

Name it: AllowProjectionToPC

Double-click and set Value Data to: 1

Grant Read permissions to Users group:

Right-click the MiracastReceiver key > Permissions

Click "Add" > Type "Users" > Check Names > OK

Select "Users" > Check "Read" under Allow

Click Apply > OK

Restart the computer for changes to take effect

Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work group is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems; however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support to view the article.

Hopefully it will help with your issue.
Dan 20 Reputation points

2025-12-22T09:21:58.01+00:00

Hi,

I hope you are having a good morning. I wasn't in the office Thursday or Friday so I apologise for only getting back to you now.

I have been following your guide on the registry change. I created a new one - there were already a few and that's why I am following up as it might be clashing with what is already been added.

But the permission for the users to read were already ticked. Now could the other DWORD variables be clashing with this in any sort?

The Data column values have now got 3 different 0x00000001 DWORDs and then we have two set to 2 and 3 values respectively.

Thank you, Daniel
Jess-Q 10,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-22T17:01:37.24+00:00
Hi @Dan,

Thank you for that detail

You don’t need to change or delete any of those other values. It’s completely normal to see multiple entries there. In the Registry, each name (the 'DWORD') is like a separate light switch. Having three different items set to '1' just means those three specific features are turned 'On.' They don’t clash because they each have a different name and perform a different job.

The values set to '2' and '3' are also standard; they are just specific codes Windows uses to manage the connection type.

Since you’ve added AllowProjectionToPC and set it to 1, and the permissions are already correct, your work in the Registry is done.

To verify everything is working, just check one last thing:

Go to Settings > System > Projecting to this PC.

If you see dropdown menus instead of an error message, you’re all set.

If it asks you to 'Add the Wireless Display optional feature,' click that link to finish the setup.

I noticed you mentioned senior colleagues. May I kindly ask if you could confirm whether the device is running a Microsoft Windows Business edition (such as Pro or Enterprise)?

If you are using a Windows Business edition and your colleagues are also experiencing the same Miracast behavior, this may be related to organizational or policy‑managed settings rather than an individual device issue.

In this case, I recommend reaching out to your IT administrator and asking them to help raise a support ticket through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. This will allow your organization to connect directly with Microsoft Technical Support, who can review tenant‑level configurations and provide more targeted assistance for business‑managed environments.

For more details, please refer to: Get support for Microsoft 365 for business

But if you are using Windows 11 Home, you can contact Microsoft Consumer Support directly for further assistance.

Go to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/home/contact

Type your issue in the search box.

Select Get help

Scroll down to find Contact Support

Choose a product or service

Select a product category

You can choose to chat with a support agent in your web browser

As forum moderator, I don’t have access to customer accounts or the ability to troubleshoot beyond general guidance, but Microsoft Support will be able to review your case in more detail and provide assistance specific to your device.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Alex 80 Reputation points

2025-12-23T13:21:13.8133333+00:00

Jess-Q, please see my reply in this Q&A. I believe this is fixed by just adding %windir%\SystemApps\Microsoft.PPIProjection_cw5n1h2txyewy\Receiver.exe to an in and out rule of the firewall. I understand you're an external staff member, but do you have influence with literature on Microsoft's help pages to advise to add this to the firewall? Or if it's a bug?
Jess-Q 10,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-23T15:42:25.09+00:00
Hi @Alex

I’m glad to hear that you’ve found a solution to your issue, and I appreciate you taking the time to share it on the Microsoft Q&A forum. Unfortunately, as a forum moderator, I don’t have the authority or rights to influence Microsoft or affect product behavior related to this issue, and my role is limited to providing basic guidance and troubleshooting.

However, as a Microsoft user, you can submit feedback through the Feedback Hub so Microsoft can review and acknowledge the issue.

Press Win + F or search for Feedback Hub in Start.

Sign in with your Microsoft account.

Click Report a problem

Provide as many details as possible, including steps to reproduce the issue.

Attach screenshots or logs if need, then click Submit

For more details, please refer to: Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app.

Submitting detailed feedback there ensures it reaches the appropriate product teams and helps inform future improvements, including communication, feature transparency, and service options.

Also, I highly encourage you to post your solution here on the Microsoft Q&A forum as an answer or post a new Q&A thread as this will help other users easily find and try it when searching for similar issues.

To create your thread: go to Microsoft Q&A, click “Ask a question”, select Windows for home or Windows for business as the product/tag.

As Microsoft Community moderators, we are not directly involved in product design decisions and do not have access to the development roadmap. However, we want to assure you that your feedback has been acknowledged and is truly valued.

Thank you again for taking the time to provide constructive feedback. It’s valuable in helping improve the overall Windows experience.

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