Microsoft released its Windows 11 for general users last year with a ton of features and design changes.

However, no operating system is perfect and Windows 11 is no exception.

This is preventing users to connect their laptop or PC to an external monitor via the HDMI port.

HDMI cable

Check them out right below.

Oftentimes,faulty HDMI cablescan cause issues with HDMI connections, preventing your machine to detect external displays.

If it works on that rig, it means that the cable is working.

HDMI port

However, if it does not work, it means that the HDMI cable is broken.

verify to take all the collected dust and debris out of the port without damaging the connector pins.

After cleaning the HDMI port of your Windows 11 laptop or PC, try connecting an external monitor.

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Although it sounds basic, a quick restart can fix most issues in Windows 11.

2.ClickDevice Managerto pop pop the program.

3.grab the tiny arrow beside theDisplay adaptersoption on the list to expand it.

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4.Now,right-clickon your display adapter and choose theUpdate driveroption.

If it is not fixed yet, proceed to the next fix.

To do this, follow the steps right below:

1.UseWindows + Ito launch theSettings appin Windows 11.

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2.Go to theWindows Updatesection and click theCheck for Updatesbutton.

3.Once the latest Windows updates show up, click theDownload and installbutton to install them on your rig.

After the restart, your PC or laptop will be running the latest version of Windows 11.

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2.Click theRun as administratorbutton forCommand Prompton the search results page.

3.ClickYeson the following Windows security prompt to launch Command Prompt as an administrator.

  1. start your Windows 11 laptopor PC after the scan.

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So, to initiate the DISM scans in Windows 11, follow the steps right below:

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Launch the Command Prompt toolas an administrator in Windows 11 as explained in the previous method.

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Nvidia app

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