Hence, it prevents users from accessing the feature on their computers. So, users have no choice but to find other screen mirroring software on their Windows 11 PCs.

Why is projecting to this PC always off?

The Projecting to this PC feature on Windows 11 mostly runs into problems because of an outdated or faulty wireless adapter driver. However, a handful of other factors can cause the projection feature to be off. Some of these are:

Disabled Projection feature: When the quality is not enabled, it’ll display as always off, making it inaccessible to any wireless connection. Also, a disabled Project screen in Windows 11 can result in the feature being greyed out. Issues with the wireless network adapter’s driver: The wireless network adapter’s driver is responsible for the activities of the Windows Projection. Hence, problems with it will impact the functionality of those features. Outdated Windows: When Windows is outdated, it deprives the computer of updates and patches essential for its performance. So, issues similar to Projecting to this PC may arise, especially for Windows 11 users.

We’ll take you through how to fix the general issue regardless of the causes on your PC.

How do I fix Projecting to PC if it’s always off?

We recommend you go through the following preliminary checks before proceeding with any advanced troubleshooting:

Disconnect your PC from any remote connection. Unplug external devices connected to your PC that can interfere with the wireless network connection. Restart your PC to fix startup problems that may cause problems.

If these checks fail to fix it, advance to the options below.

1. Enable Projecting to this PC via Group Policy

Close the Local Group Policy Editor and restart your PC. If you encounter an issue editing your Group Policy, look at this guide to find out what to do. SPONSORED

2. Update your wireless network adapter driver

Updating your PC’s wireless network adapter driver can fix issues causing the Projecting to this PC to be always off. We recommend you check other ways to update drivers on Windows 11 if this fails to work.

3. Update Windows

All faulty drivers and programs will be fixed or restored by updating the Windows. However, it isn’t uncommon for Windows Update not to open; so our guide should help fix that. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

4. Reinstall the wireless network adapter’s driver

Alternatively, you can follow this guide to download and install the Microsoft wireless display adapter manually.

5. Boot in Safe Mode

After your PC reboot in Safe Mode, you should be able to access the feature without issues. Also, starting Windows 11 in Safe Mode may help fix system or boot errors responsible for the problem. In conclusion, we hope you’ve been able to fix Projecting to this PC always off on Windows 11. You can read how to fix Projecting to this PC options are greyed out issue on your computer. Also, we have a detailed guide on how to screen mirror an Acer laptop to a TV in a few steps, should you wish to learn an alternative to screen projection. If you have more questions or suggestions, we’d love to hear them in the comments section.

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