Casting not Working

Question

I have followed all the instructions for casting my Surface screen to my other Windows PC. I have launched Connect in the target PC and it shows me as "last connected". I have launched Win-K in the Surface and it shows my target PC name and "connecting". But nothing else happens. Don't see the Surface cast on the PC the way it's supposed to. What am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

Hello! How are you?

Casting depends on your network connection. It may be unstable on your internet or Wi-Fi network. Updates can also cause this problem.

• Update both computers.
• Restart both computers.
• Turn off your internet modem > Wait 1 minute > Turn on your internet modem again.

1. Open System Configuration > Click ''Update & Security'' > ''Windows Update'' > ''Check for Updates''.

 

2. Download all available updates. Click on the ''Show optional updates'' option (marked in blue) if you have > Select all drivers > Click on ''Download and Install''.

Answer 2

Did all that. It still doesn't connect

Answer 3

Did all that. Still doesn't connect

Answer 4

Thanks for your feedback!

Network Settings

Check if the network settings are correct.

1. Open Windows Settings > Network and Internet > Status > Properties > Select Public.
2. Go back to Status > Click Network and Sharing Center > Click Change Advanced Sharing Settings > Guest or Public > Enable "Turn on network discovery" and "Turn on file and printer sharing".

Firewall

Check if Cast to Device is blocked by the Firewall.

1. Press Windows + R > Type "control firewall.cpl" (without quotes) > Click on "Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall" in the left tab.
2. Look for the option "Cast to Device Functionality" or similar, and check both checkboxes.