How do I enable HDMI on Windows 10 and 11?
Tags: tips, trick, windows
Published: 2022-02-10 10:33:38

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (or HDMI) is a default connection between Audio and Video and is usually a cable that can be connected to a TV or a PC. Typically, most PCs and TV sets come with an HDMI port that lets users simply connect it to a third-party device and watch movies on TV on a large screen. 

However, not all of us know how to make it work and if your HDMI driver is not working on Windows 11 or 10, do try out the workarounds mentioned below:


**What Makes HDMI Not Work Properly On Windows 11**?

HDMI drivers in Windows 11 can stop working due to many reasons. Well, how to know, that the driver is not working and needs our attention. 

A very simple way to detect is a faulty display with no sound on the external display. Another reason can be faulty drivers that hamper the working of HDMI. Since the HDMI cable works in accordance with the graphics card, it is required that you keep a close check if it is working properly?

**What Is A Driver**? 


Please note a Driver is a piece of software that helps the system to communicate with the hardware devices installed on it.

Over time, these existing drivers get outdated, resulting in poor system performance and limited hardware functionality. Smart Driver Care scans your system and displays a list of outdated drivers. All you need to do to update to the most recent ones is click a button.

The latest drivers give you enhanced functionality, minimize erratic behavior and improve system performance. Therefore, it is very important to update the drivers on your system from time to time.


**How To Enable HDMI On Windows 10 and 11**?

Usually, there are two ways using with you can enable HDMI on Windows 11 and 10. Either by updating or installing all the relevant graphics drivers manually, or using third-party software like Advanced Driver Updater and letting it do the rest.
 
Related : [[How To Download HDMI Driver on Windows 11,10](https://www.systweak.com/blogs/download-hdmi-driver-on-windows/)] 

1. **Download And Install The Driver Manually**:

Here we need to go to the vendor's site and locate the graphics card driver we need to install and then download it manually. Once the driver is downloaded, double-click on it and follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver.

2. **Use Advanced Driver Updater**:

Advanced Driver Updater is an easy-to-use driver updater tool that helps you update the obsolete or faulty drivers on a Windows PC. It is manufactured by Systweak Software has been in the IT industry past two decades. 

**Benefits And Features Of Advanced Driver Updater**:

●	Complete Backup and Restore facility that lets a user 
        restore to its original state whenever required.
●	It is compatible with all the latest versions of the 
        Windows Operating System.
●	Easy scheduling is available that requires minimal manual 
        effort.
●	Let's you exclude any driver that you do not wish to scan.
●	Extensive database of latest and compatible drivers.
●	Allows you to resume downloading a driver where you 
        finished last time.
●	Enhance the overall performance and speed of the Windows 
        PC.
●	Supports a variety of devices.
●	Also, let users exclude the incompatible drivers from the 
        scan list.
●	Advanced Driver Updater is compatible with Windows 
        11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista and XP (both 32 bit and 64 bit)
 
**How To Enable HDMI on Windows 10 and 11 Using Advanced Driver Updater**?

To enable HDMI driver in Windows 11, all you need to do is download and install the compatible graphics card drivers and you are good to go. To do so:

●	Download Advanced Driver Updater from the official 
        website.
●	Once downloaded, follow the onscreen instructions to 
        install the product.
●	Launch it, and click on Start Scan Now to download the 
        HDMI driver on Windows 11, or 10.

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 ●	Once the scan is finished, Advanced Driver Updater lists 
        all the drivers that are either incompatible faulty, or 
        out-of-date.
●	Select the Drivers you wish to update and click on Update 
        All. 
 

●	This will download the latest drivers on your Windows 11 
        PC.

**Tech Specifications**

Compatible with: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista and XP (both 32 and 64 bit).
Minimum Memory (RAM): 512 MB.
Minimum Hard Disk Space: 500 MB.
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or later.

Wasn't that easy, using Advanced Driver Updater by Systweak Software you can [easily update the out-of-date drivers](https://www.systweak.com/blogs/how-to-update-drivers-on-pc/****) and give your PC a top-notch performance.

So, from now on if you have an HDMI cable that you want to connect your PC to your TV and enjoy your favorite movie on a big screen. But are unsure of how to download the HDMI driver on Windows 11, or you are facing incompatibility issues ditch the usual methods and try out Advanced Driver Updater today.  

Not only will it download or update the latest Windows drivers, but it also improves the overall performance and functionality of your Windows PC.