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Cannot see browser window on projector when "extend displays" selected

Anonymous
2016-03-29T15:27:02+00:00

hello,

I don't understand the display settings very well in Windows 7. I have my laptop set to "extend displays", when I am showing a powerpoint presentation everything works great and I can see the presentation on my laptop screen and my audience can see it on the projector (ppt 2016) however if I want to switch out of the ppt and show a browser window with a video for instance, or if I want to show a video in windows media player I cannot. The only thing shown on the projector is a blank picture of my desktop background. sometimes I can get this to work again if I unplug the projector and plug it back in, other times not. any ideas for me as to why this doesnt work and how can I fix it? thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-03-30T08:00:24+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are facing the issue on extend display.

    I will certainly help you with this.

    I would suggest you to go through the below methods:

    Method 1: Try to set the monitor again to pc screen and again switch to extend display:

    1. Press Windows key+P.
    2. Click on pc screen only.
    3. Again press Windows key+P and select extend display and try to drag the browser to the extend display.

    Method 2: Refer the link below and check if it helps:

    Move windows between multiple monitors

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/move-windows-between-multiple-monitors#1TC=windows-7

    Also refer the link below:

    Guided Help: Dual monitor setup is easy in Windows 7!

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/976064

    I hope this helps. Feel free to write us back for any further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

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