How to disable HDMI port?
Is it possible to disable the HDMI output in Windows, so that, when you connect an HDMI device, the system doesn't react to it?
There's usually a second screen connect via HDMI, but I just want it to show information when I need it. Now, it always shows a part of the screen, so I have to switch to "Only this pc" in the Project (Windows+P) menu. That asks too much time, as I have to do it each time.
So, is it possible to disable the HDMI output and, if so, how?
windows display hdmi
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
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Is it possible to disable the HDMI output in Windows, so that, when you connect an HDMI device, the system doesn't react to it?
There's usually a second screen connect via HDMI, but I just want it to show information when I need it. Now, it always shows a part of the screen, so I have to switch to "Only this pc" in the Project (Windows+P) menu. That asks too much time, as I have to do it each time.
So, is it possible to disable the HDMI output and, if so, how?
windows display hdmi
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
611
No, it's not really possible for the PC to guess what you want or don't want at all times.
– user772515
Jan 18 '18 at 15:17
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Is it possible to disable the HDMI output in Windows, so that, when you connect an HDMI device, the system doesn't react to it?
There's usually a second screen connect via HDMI, but I just want it to show information when I need it. Now, it always shows a part of the screen, so I have to switch to "Only this pc" in the Project (Windows+P) menu. That asks too much time, as I have to do it each time.
So, is it possible to disable the HDMI output and, if so, how?
windows display hdmi
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
611
Is it possible to disable the HDMI output in Windows, so that, when you connect an HDMI device, the system doesn't react to it?
There's usually a second screen connect via HDMI, but I just want it to show information when I need it. Now, it always shows a part of the screen, so I have to switch to "Only this pc" in the Project (Windows+P) menu. That asks too much time, as I have to do it each time.
So, is it possible to disable the HDMI output and, if so, how?
windows display hdmi
windows display hdmi
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
611
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
611
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
611
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
611
asked Jan 18 '18 at 8:44
Jordy DeweerJordy Deweer
611
611
No, it's not really possible for the PC to guess what you want or don't want at all times.
– user772515
Jan 18 '18 at 15:17
add a comment |
No, it's not really possible for the PC to guess what you want or don't want at all times.
– user772515
Jan 18 '18 at 15:17
No, it's not really possible for the PC to guess what you want or don't want at all times.
– user772515
Jan 18 '18 at 15:17
No, it's not really possible for the PC to guess what you want or don't want at all times.
– user772515
Jan 18 '18 at 15:17
add a comment |
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If you just want to disable it permanent your answer is in the computer BIOS.
You have to access your computers BIOS and set the HDMI Device state to Disabled of Off.
Cheers!
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
This isn’t a universal solution. It’s only possible with some firmware. It’s also only possible with integrated graphics.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
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As above, the BIOS settings allows you to set the state of your HDMI device. The easiest way to get there is from the Settings app on your PC (assuming Windows 10). Choose Update and Security > Recovery > Restart Now (under Advanced setup). Your computer will restart and show a blue screen with an option called Troubleshooting. Click that, then go to Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
- Navigate to settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu.
- Select Update & security.
- Select Recovery from the left menu.
- Click Restart Now under Advanced startup. The comptuer will reboot to a special menu.
- Click Troubleshoot.
- Click Advanced options.
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings.
- Click Restart. Your system will restart and take you to the BIOS.
How to Access the BIOS on a Windows 10 PC from Laptop Mag
There is also a keyboard shortcut you can use to go straight to BIOS when you first boot your PC. A list of these can be found here.
answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
15111
Please include all relevant information from linked pages in your post. That way, the answer will stay complete even in the future when other resources become unavailable.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
Is there a way to do it without the bios. I am a blind user and cannot use the pc's bios...
– Jordy Deweer
Jan 18 '18 at 21:38
@JordyDeweer - No. If the firmware has the ability to disable the HDMI port, then it is going to be in the firmware, but honestly the reason you want to disable the HDMI port in the first place isn't clear.
– Ramhound
Jan 19 '18 at 14:59
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If you just want to disable it permanent your answer is in the computer BIOS.
You have to access your computers BIOS and set the HDMI Device state to Disabled of Off.
Cheers!
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
This isn’t a universal solution. It’s only possible with some firmware. It’s also only possible with integrated graphics.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
add a comment |
If you just want to disable it permanent your answer is in the computer BIOS.
You have to access your computers BIOS and set the HDMI Device state to Disabled of Off.
Cheers!
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
This isn’t a universal solution. It’s only possible with some firmware. It’s also only possible with integrated graphics.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
add a comment |
If you just want to disable it permanent your answer is in the computer BIOS.
You have to access your computers BIOS and set the HDMI Device state to Disabled of Off.
Cheers!
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
If you just want to disable it permanent your answer is in the computer BIOS.
You have to access your computers BIOS and set the HDMI Device state to Disabled of Off.
Cheers!
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
answered Jan 18 '18 at 11:31
Bruno MartinsBruno Martins
194
194
This isn’t a universal solution. It’s only possible with some firmware. It’s also only possible with integrated graphics.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
add a comment |
This isn’t a universal solution. It’s only possible with some firmware. It’s also only possible with integrated graphics.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
This isn’t a universal solution. It’s only possible with some firmware. It’s also only possible with integrated graphics.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
This isn’t a universal solution. It’s only possible with some firmware. It’s also only possible with integrated graphics.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
add a comment |
As above, the BIOS settings allows you to set the state of your HDMI device. The easiest way to get there is from the Settings app on your PC (assuming Windows 10). Choose Update and Security > Recovery > Restart Now (under Advanced setup). Your computer will restart and show a blue screen with an option called Troubleshooting. Click that, then go to Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
- Navigate to settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu.
- Select Update & security.
- Select Recovery from the left menu.
- Click Restart Now under Advanced startup. The comptuer will reboot to a special menu.
- Click Troubleshoot.
- Click Advanced options.
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings.
- Click Restart. Your system will restart and take you to the BIOS.
How to Access the BIOS on a Windows 10 PC from Laptop Mag
There is also a keyboard shortcut you can use to go straight to BIOS when you first boot your PC. A list of these can be found here.
answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
15111
Please include all relevant information from linked pages in your post. That way, the answer will stay complete even in the future when other resources become unavailable.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
Is there a way to do it without the bios. I am a blind user and cannot use the pc's bios...
– Jordy Deweer
Jan 18 '18 at 21:38
@JordyDeweer - No. If the firmware has the ability to disable the HDMI port, then it is going to be in the firmware, but honestly the reason you want to disable the HDMI port in the first place isn't clear.
– Ramhound
Jan 19 '18 at 14:59
add a comment |
As above, the BIOS settings allows you to set the state of your HDMI device. The easiest way to get there is from the Settings app on your PC (assuming Windows 10). Choose Update and Security > Recovery > Restart Now (under Advanced setup). Your computer will restart and show a blue screen with an option called Troubleshooting. Click that, then go to Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
- Navigate to settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu.
- Select Update & security.
- Select Recovery from the left menu.
- Click Restart Now under Advanced startup. The comptuer will reboot to a special menu.
- Click Troubleshoot.
- Click Advanced options.
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings.
- Click Restart. Your system will restart and take you to the BIOS.
How to Access the BIOS on a Windows 10 PC from Laptop Mag
There is also a keyboard shortcut you can use to go straight to BIOS when you first boot your PC. A list of these can be found here.
answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
15111
Please include all relevant information from linked pages in your post. That way, the answer will stay complete even in the future when other resources become unavailable.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
Is there a way to do it without the bios. I am a blind user and cannot use the pc's bios...
– Jordy Deweer
Jan 18 '18 at 21:38
@JordyDeweer - No. If the firmware has the ability to disable the HDMI port, then it is going to be in the firmware, but honestly the reason you want to disable the HDMI port in the first place isn't clear.
– Ramhound
Jan 19 '18 at 14:59
add a comment |
As above, the BIOS settings allows you to set the state of your HDMI device. The easiest way to get there is from the Settings app on your PC (assuming Windows 10). Choose Update and Security > Recovery > Restart Now (under Advanced setup). Your computer will restart and show a blue screen with an option called Troubleshooting. Click that, then go to Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
- Navigate to settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu.
- Select Update & security.
- Select Recovery from the left menu.
- Click Restart Now under Advanced startup. The comptuer will reboot to a special menu.
- Click Troubleshoot.
- Click Advanced options.
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings.
- Click Restart. Your system will restart and take you to the BIOS.
How to Access the BIOS on a Windows 10 PC from Laptop Mag
There is also a keyboard shortcut you can use to go straight to BIOS when you first boot your PC. A list of these can be found here.
answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
15111
As above, the BIOS settings allows you to set the state of your HDMI device. The easiest way to get there is from the Settings app on your PC (assuming Windows 10). Choose Update and Security > Recovery > Restart Now (under Advanced setup). Your computer will restart and show a blue screen with an option called Troubleshooting. Click that, then go to Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
- Navigate to settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu.
- Select Update & security.
- Select Recovery from the left menu.
- Click Restart Now under Advanced startup. The comptuer will reboot to a special menu.
- Click Troubleshoot.
- Click Advanced options.
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings.
- Click Restart. Your system will restart and take you to the BIOS.
How to Access the BIOS on a Windows 10 PC from Laptop Mag
There is also a keyboard shortcut you can use to go straight to BIOS when you first boot your PC. A list of these can be found here.
answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
15111
edited Jan 18 '18 at 15:33
answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
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answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
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answered Jan 18 '18 at 15:28
Andrew LauAndrew Lau
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15111
Please include all relevant information from linked pages in your post. That way, the answer will stay complete even in the future when other resources become unavailable.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
Is there a way to do it without the bios. I am a blind user and cannot use the pc's bios...
– Jordy Deweer
Jan 18 '18 at 21:38
@JordyDeweer - No. If the firmware has the ability to disable the HDMI port, then it is going to be in the firmware, but honestly the reason you want to disable the HDMI port in the first place isn't clear.
– Ramhound
Jan 19 '18 at 14:59
add a comment |
Please include all relevant information from linked pages in your post. That way, the answer will stay complete even in the future when other resources become unavailable.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
Is there a way to do it without the bios. I am a blind user and cannot use the pc's bios...
– Jordy Deweer
Jan 18 '18 at 21:38
@JordyDeweer - No. If the firmware has the ability to disable the HDMI port, then it is going to be in the firmware, but honestly the reason you want to disable the HDMI port in the first place isn't clear.
– Ramhound
Jan 19 '18 at 14:59
Please include all relevant information from linked pages in your post. That way, the answer will stay complete even in the future when other resources become unavailable.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
Please include all relevant information from linked pages in your post. That way, the answer will stay complete even in the future when other resources become unavailable.
– Daniel B
Jan 18 '18 at 15:31
Is there a way to do it without the bios. I am a blind user and cannot use the pc's bios...
– Jordy Deweer
Jan 18 '18 at 21:38
Is there a way to do it without the bios. I am a blind user and cannot use the pc's bios...
– Jordy Deweer
Jan 18 '18 at 21:38
@JordyDeweer - No. If the firmware has the ability to disable the HDMI port, then it is going to be in the firmware, but honestly the reason you want to disable the HDMI port in the first place isn't clear.
– Ramhound
Jan 19 '18 at 14:59
@JordyDeweer - No. If the firmware has the ability to disable the HDMI port, then it is going to be in the firmware, but honestly the reason you want to disable the HDMI port in the first place isn't clear.
– Ramhound
Jan 19 '18 at 14:59
add a comment |
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No, it's not really possible for the PC to guess what you want or don't want at all times.
– user772515
Jan 18 '18 at 15:17