

If you can connect to your Wi-Fi device, but your Internet is not working, the issue may be your Internet service and not your computer. If you are connecting to a neighbor's router or are entering the wrong security key, the laptop can't connect to the network. If your wireless connections list shows multiple available wireless networks, make sure you are connecting to the right SSID (router name) and have entered the correct security key. Verify the SSID and security key are correct If you see "Disable," the network connection is already enabled. In the Network Connections window, if your wireless connection is listed, right-click it and select Enable. In the Status window, under the Change your network settings section, click the Change adapter options option. In Windows 10, type network status in the search text box next to Start, and press Enter. Steps to change the default display adapter vary by device, so contact the manufacturer for more information.In Windows 8, type network connection anywhere on the Start screen and select the View network connections option in the search results. For example, on some systems, you can right click your desktop and select the software associated with your additional display adapter.


If your system has more than one display adapter, also called a graphics card, you can try switching your system’s default display adapter. Typical ports are HDMI, VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort. If your system has more than one video output port, try plugging your external monitor into one of the other video output ports. If those didn’t work, here are more possibilities: This can help to isolate whether the issue is with the monitor or the primary system Try using the external monitor with a different system. If the new one works, you know the previous cable was faulty. Try changing the cable connecting the external monitor. Make sure the cable connecting your PC to your external monitor is secure. Connected docks, dongles, adapters and other hardware can cause conflicts.

If you’re not seeing what you expect on the external monitor, start with basic hardware troubleshooting:ĭisconnect all accessories from your PC.
