Windows 10: HDMI to VGA not working on windows 10

I was gifted a monitor that only has vga but my laptop has hdmi. I'm using an adapter and while the second monitor is recognized by windows, it is not active. I've tried using the monitor and the adapter in my friends' computer and it works, so the adapter is not the problem. Also, hdmi port works fine in my laptop. I've tried updating and reinstalling drivers, but it still won't work. I don't know what else to do

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HDMI to VGA cable issue

I have laptop ASUS S510UQR model installed windows 10.

This laptop have HDMI port only so i use HDMI to VGA cable to connect to external monitor (projector) having VGA port.

It works fine until i update windows 10.

Normally, when i plug HDMI to VGA port to laptop, a sound will appear and i could see external monitor when i open Intel UHD graphic control panel.

But now it does not happen.

It works fine if i use HDMI to HDMI cable, meaning that the HDMI in laptop is OK.

I use my HDMI to VGA cable for other laptop, it is OK (meaning that the HDMI to VGA cable is OK)

I did try the following steps:

- uninstall graphic driver and reinstall graphic driver using device manager.

- Go to Asus website to download graphic driver and BIOS to update.

- Finally reinstall a fresh windows 10

This issue still happen.

Could someone please help me to solve this problem?

Thank you very much for your time.

N.K. Quang

 

Monitors - VGA vs HDMI

• There are usually two kinds of connections: DVI and VGA Google them to see what they actually look like
• DVI is digital, VGA is analog
• Practically speaking the only difference is the fact that a DVI connection usually offers more resolution choices
• HDMI is kind of a special connection type. It's main advantage is that it carries audio and video on the same cable. That is why it is favoured for TV connections. You can still use HDMI for your Win7 monitor, but it has no advantage over HDMI
• In any event, your video output can restrict your resolution choices. It depends on what it is capable of. In some cases, older video circuits will not produce 1920x1080 images.
• In setting up a client Win7 machine, I would always opt for the digital setup, provided there are no problems
• If you set up VGA, most people cannot tell the difference. It may make a difference if you are doing photo/video colour work.
• A tip: Sales people often tout high priced HDMI as superior. Not true, there is no difference.

 

VGA projector to HDMI converter

Hi Keith,

To determine the issue, provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

1. Are you able to see any message on the projector screen?

2. Did you check by using different VGA to HDMI connector?

3. How about connecting the device to external display?

I suggest you to try using different VGA TO HDMI connector and check if it helps.

Also I suggest you to Update display drivers on the laptopand check if it helps.

To Update display driver, please follow these steps:

1. Press
Windows + X keys and click Device manager.

2. Click to expand
Display adapters, right click the adapter and click
Update.

3. Restart
the computer and the basic driver will be updated automatically.

Please do let us know more information regarding this issue, so that we can assist you further with this issue.

Thank you