Computing without wires has always been the dream since devices were first introduced to the public. With the recent advancements in wireless connectivity, we now can transmit audio and videos wirelessly. Sadly these connections can sometimes face issues that can prevent you from connecting to the desired devices. If you’re having issues with your wireless displays then here’s how you can fix the same on your PC.

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We recommend you start by performing the checks mentioned below to ensure everything is set up and working as intended on your PC. If your PC passes the checks, you can follow the fixes mentioned below depending on the issue you’re facing. Let’s get started.

Let’s ensure everything is set up and working as intended on your PC. Follow the first section and make your way through the list to check your setup. Let’s get started.

We recommend you start by checking the compatibility between your PC and the display. Miracast is the standard wireless display protocol used by most devices currently on the market. While Windows supports Miracast, your display might be using another protocol. In addition to Miracast, Windows also supports projection over an existing Wi-Fi network which should help you circumvent the limitation.

If however, you’re using Apple devices we recommend you check compatibility for Airplay. Airplay is a wireless projection protocol exclusive to Apple devices that could prevent you from projecting your display.

We now recommend you ensure that your display and PC are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Whether using Miracast or direct display, you will need both devices to be on the same network so you can project your stream to your display.

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Most displays allow you to turn on and turn off wireless receiving depending on your preferences. We recommend you check your display settings and turn on wireless receiving if it’s not already turned on. Depending on your OEM this setting could be named on the lines of Wireless Display, Miracast, and more. We recommend you refer to the product manual or your OEM support site for more information on the same.

We now recommend you check and ensure that everything is updated on your PC. Regular updates help provide bug fixes, feature compatibility, improvement optimizations, and more. They also help everything work on your PC with the latest and upcoming releases. You could be missing a driver or software update that could be preventing you from wireless projection. We recommend you check for any driver updates that might be available for the following components. 

We also recommend you check for any pending updates for your display as well, be it a smart TV or a monitor. You should also check for any firmware updates as well while you’re at it, that could have been issued by your OEM to fix existing bugs and issues. 

Once you’ve updated all the necessary components, you can continue with the fixes mentioned below.

We now recommend you restart or power cycle all your devices for good measure. This will include your PC, your TV/monitor, and the concerned Wi-Fi router. Simply start by turning off your device. You can then turn it back on past 15 seconds. This should give your hardware components enough time to get rid of any residual charge. 

A restart on the problematic device in most cases will help fix wireless projection issues. We recommend you try using the concerned device again and see if the issue has been fixed for you. You can then proceed with the fixes below accordingly, depending on your current situation.

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Here are all the fixes you can try to get Wireless projection on your device working again. We recommend you start with the common fixes below and then switch to specific fixes depending on your current setup. Let’s get started.

We recommend you start by removing the saved device and reconnecting it to your PC. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + i to open the Settings app. Click Bluetooth & devices to access a list of all the connected devices on your PC.

Now find your wireless display in the list on your screen and click the 3-dot () menu icon beside it. 

Confirm your choice by clicking Yes.

The wireless display will now be removed from your PC. We recommend you restart your PC and display for good measure at this point. Once done, open the Settings app again and click Display. Click and expand Multiple displays.

Now click Connect beside Connect to a wireless display.

Available displays within range will now show up in your action center. Click and select your display once it shows up in the list.

And that’s it! Your PC will now be wirelessly connected to the selected display. If connectivity issues were preventing you from projecting, then the issue should now have been fixed.

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We now recommend you try reinstalling your Network adapter drivers. You should also re-install your Bluetooth drivers if you have a separate card for the same. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + X and click Device Manager.

Now right click your Network adapter from the list. Select Uninstall device.

Check the box for Attempt to remove the driver for this device.

Click Uninstall once you’re done.

The network adapter and its drivers will now be removed from your PC.

We first recommend you try using the generic drivers found by Microsoft for your network adapter. This might help fix your issue in most cases, and subsequently, you can continue updating your drivers using Windows update. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process.

Press Windows + X on your keyboard and click Device Manager.

Now click the Scan for hardware changes icon at the top.

Windows will now scan and detect your network adapter. Once detected, Windows will automatically install the appropriate drivers on your system. We now recommend you try using and connecting to the problematic device again. 

If you were facing connectivity issues due to your drivers then it should now be fixed. If you still face problems, we recommend installing specific drivers for your system available on your OEM’s support site. Your device might require customized drivers depending on how your system has been set up by your OEM. 

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We now recommend you try using Windows troubleshooter to fix issues with Wireless projection. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + i on your keyboard and click Troubleshoot on your right.

Now click Run beside Network Adapter at the top.

Follow the on-screen instructions to apply the necessary suggested fix for your system.

Repeat the steps above to run the following troubleshooters on your system.

Once you’re done, we recommend you run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter via CMD. Press Windows + R to launch Run.

Type in the following and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

Type in the following and press Enter. 

The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter will now launch on your system. Click Next.

The troubleshooter will now scan your device for any issues and fix the same on your system. Click Close once the process finishes.

We now recommend you try using your wireless display again. Windows troubleshooters should help fix problems for you in most cases.

We now recommend you check and install pending drivers and Windows updates for your system. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Open the Start menu, search for Device installation settings and launch the same from your search results. 

Click and select Yes if not already selected and click Save changes.

Now press Windows + i on your keyboard to open the Settings app. Click Windows Update.

Install any updates available for your PC and hardware components. Once done, click Advanced options.

If any driver updates are available for your network card, then click Download & install beside the same. Restart your PC once you’re done installing updates. 

If outdated drivers and pending updates were preventing you from connecting to your devices, then the issue should now have been fixed on your system.

Windows has an in-built feature to turn off your Network Adapter when not in use. This helps improve power management and reduce power consumption on your system. This can however cause connectivity issues when facing bugs on Windows 11. Turning off the same can help improve connectivity and fix Wireless projection for your PC. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + X and click Device Manager.

Right-click your Network adapter and select Properties. 

Switch to the Power Management tab.

Uncheck the box for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and click OK.

Restart your PC for good measure and try connecting to the concerned device again. If you were facing issues due to power savings for your adapters then the issue should now have been fixed on your system.

We now recommend you try resetting your Network settings on Windows 11. This will help you start from scratch which should help fix cache and issues due to previous connections on your system. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + i to open the Settings app. Click Network & internet on your left.

Click Advanced network settings on your right.

Scroll down and click Network reset.

Click Yes to confirm your choice. 

Windows will now reset your network adapters and reboot your PC once the process completes. Your adapters will now reset to their factory default settings. We now recommend connecting to the concerned device using your PC. If your existing configuration was preventing you from connecting to your wireless display then the issue should now be fixed on your system.

Wireless Display is an optional feature on Windows 11. It could be that it is missing from your PC and hasn’t been pre-installed by your OEM. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + i and click Apps.

Click Optional features. Now click View features at the top.

Use the search bar at the top to search for Wireless Display.

Check the box for the same once it shows up in the search results. 

The optional Wireless Display feature will now be installed on your PC. Restart your PC for good measure once done even if you’re not prompted. If the missing Wireless display feature was preventing you from projecting your screen then it should now be fixed on your system. 

We now recommend you try enabling both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for your Network adapter. You can also try switching between the two to see which one works the best for you when projecting your display. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + X and click Device Manager.

Now right-click your network adapter and select Properties.

Click and switch to the Advanced tab.

Click the drop-down menu for the first listing and select Dual Band 802.11 a/b/g.

Scroll down and set the following values to Auto using the drop-down menu.

Select Preferred Band on your left.

Click the drop-down menu and select your preferred band. We recommend you try both 2.4GHz and 5GHz to see which one works the best for you when projecting your screen on the current network. 

If your network adapter settings were preventing you from projecting your screen then the issue should now have been fixed.

Inconsistent and mismatched refresh rates can also cause issues when projecting your screen to certain displays, especially if they are old or run at a lower refresh rate than your PC. Overclocked displays can also cause issues when projecting your PC screen to certain displays. We recommend you try reverting to the default 60Hz refresh rate on your PC and display and try projecting your screen again. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Press Windows + i to open the Settings app and click Display.

Now click the drop-down menu at the bottom and choose 60Hz.

Similarly, choose 60Hz as the refresh rate for the concerned display as well if applicable. We also recommend you disable any display overclocks applicable to your PC and display. Once done, you should be able to project your screen as intended if mismatched refresh rates were causing issues for you.

We now recommend you try re-installing your graphics card driver. This includes your dGPU driver or iGPU driver depending on the one powering your display. If you have a laptop, we recommend re-installing your iGPU drivers even if you have a dedicated GPU. Laptops use the iGPU to power displays to save on battery and improve power consumption. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process. 

Download and extract DriverStoreExplorer using the link above. Launch the same using the .exe file once done.

Click Driver Class at the top to sort all your drivers by device type.

Now look for drivers for Display adapters. Check the box for the driver used by the GPU powering your display.

Now check the box for Force Deletion.

Confirm your choice by clicking Yes.

The selected driver will now be deleted from your PC. Your display might flicker or go black during this process. This is completely normal. Once done, close DriverStoreExplorer and reinstall the latest drivers for your GPU. You can use the links below to download the latest driver for your GPU.

Your wireless adapter could have been blocked by your Windows Firewall settings. Use the steps below to help you check and fix the same on your PC.

Open the Start menu, search for Windows Security and launch the same from your search result.

Now click Firewall & network protection.

Click Allow an app through the firewall.

Click Change settings at the top.

Now scroll the list for Allowed apps and features to find Wireless Display. Check the box for the same if not already checked.

Check the boxes for Public and Private as well.

Click OK once you’re done.

And that’s it! You will now have allowed wireless display through your firewall and you should now be able to project your screen as intended.

VPN connections can sometimes interfere with wireless connectivity and prevent you from projecting your screen when using Windows 11. We recommend you disable any active VPNs on your PC and try projecting your screen again. If you’re able to project your screen then the VPN was likely causing issues on your system. In such cases, you can try using a VPN or disabling the one you use temporarily whenever projecting your display. 

Note: This does not apply to VPN extensions for your browser.

We hope this post helped you fix issues with Wireless Displays on Windows 11. If you face any issues or have any more questions, feel free to reach out using the comments below.

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