5 Ways to Fix HDMI Port Not Working on Windows 11

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Common Fixes

Fix 1: Manually Select the Connected Display

If the HDMI port is not working accurately, follow the below steps to detect theconnected displayon Windows 11 manually.

Step 1:Press theWindows + I keysto open Settings, selectSystemin the left sidebar, and clickDisplay.

Step 2:ExpandMultiple displaysand clickDetectnext to Detect other display.

Fix 2: Check the Audio Output

If you’ve connected your PC to a TV or a monitor (via HDMI) and the audio is still coming out of your Windows machine, you can manually switch the audio output using Windows Settings.

Step 1:Open WindowsSettings, clickSystemin the left sidebar, and selectSound.

Step 2:ExpandChoose where to play soundand pick your connected device to transmit the system audio.

Fix 3: Repair Corrupt System Files

HDMI port may not work due to corrupt system files on Windows. Microsoft recommends running the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scan to fix corrupt or missing system files.

Step 1:Press theWindows key, searchCommand Prompt, and clickRun as administrator.

Step 2:Copy-paste the following command, hitEnter, and restart your PC.

Fix 4: Reinstall GPU Drivers

Outdated or corruptGPU driverscan cause an HDMI port to not work on your Windows 11 PC. To fix this, you should reinstall the GPU drivers and try again.

Note:Your Windows laptop or PC screen may flicker a few times while uninstalling the GPU drivers.

Step 1:Press theWindows + X keyssimultaneously to open the Power User Menu and selectDevice Manager.

Step 2:ExpandDisplay adapters, right-click your GPU adapter, and selectUninstall device. Restart your PC to let Windows reinstall the GPU drivers.

Tip:You can also update GPU drivers by installing the latest version from its official product page.

Fix 5: Rollback the Recent Windows Update

An incomplete or corrupt system update can also create HDMI port issues on your Windows machine. Roll back the recent Windows update to restore normalcy.

Step 1:Open Windows Settings (press the Windows + I keys), clickWindows Updatein the left sidebar, and selectUpdate history.

Step 2:Scroll down to the bottom > selectUninstall updates.

Step 3:Locate the recent Windows update by theInstalled ondate > clickUninstallto roll it back.

Alternative: Use the DisplayPort

The HDMI port isn’t the only port for viewing laptop or PC content on the big screen. If your external device has a DisplayPort,connect the Windows devicewith a Type-C to DisplayPort cable.

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Last updated on 22 May, 2024

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