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Fix: External Monitor Not Working With Thunderbolt Connector
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Connecting an external monitor to your computer using a Thunderbolt connector can enhance your productivity and visual experience. However, issues with the external monitor not working with the Thunderbolt connector can be frustrating.
Thus, we will provide a detailed troubleshooting guide here. Likewise, you can learn about how toset up Thunderbolt Displayon Windows.
Why is my Thunderbolt not recognizing my external monitor?
What can I do if the external monitor is not working with the Thunderbolt connector?
Try the following preliminary checks before proceeding with advanced steps:
Proceed with the following advanced steps if the error persists.
1. Rollback graphics card driver
Rolling back your graphics card will restore the graphics card driver to the previous version, troubleshooting compatibility issues. Hence, the external monitor not working with the Thunderbolt connector should be fixed.
You can read about how toroll back driverson Windows PCs.
2. Via the use of Registry Editor
Note that if you don’t have the 0002 folder on your computer, you can change the parameters in the 0000 folder.
Check out our guide about how to fixdisabled Registry editing by administratoron Windows.
In addition, we have a guide aboutThunderbolt not showing attached deviceson Windows and how to fix it.
Also, check our complete guide on setting theThunderbolt application not in use anymore erroron your computer.
Should you have further questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section below.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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