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Should auto detect. Plug it in then check the display settings.
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How to switch to HDMI in windows 11 laptop?
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Amalia DiTrolio
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Preferably without downloading anything, I've just really wanted to play my switch games on my laptop.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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2022-12-08T14:03:24.417+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Ruiz, Sean 1 Reputation point2023-07-03T19:15:07.9333333+00:00 When I plug my switch to the HDMI the computer does not pick it up as an display
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Cmareon 0 Reputation points2023-07-08T23:50:25.27+00:00 I wanted to do the same thing and it didn't pick it up as a display or even at all.
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Eugene Muldoon 0 Reputation points2023-08-06T18:29:27.93+00:00 I want to connect my camera Canon 5d iv to my hdmi in to view on my xps 17 9710 runnong windows 11 that is full updated. The port fails to see that a device is connected. I also tried this on a Samsung NP550p and that will not see it either. My HDMI cable is new and it works from my camera to my TV without any issue. Please HELP
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Free Hugs 0 Reputation points2024-02-06T00:44:13.27+00:00 It doesn’t work for me either and I don’t want to buy a HDMI capture card
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S.Sengupta 24,871 Reputation points MVP2023-07-09T00:07:54.1966667+00:00 Connect HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your laptop...it will be detected automatically.
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Borre 0 Reputation points2024-01-02T22:09:58.8233333+00:00 where will it be detected, if my pc even detects enyting?
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