How cannot i connect my pc to tv using hdmi

[paulzevgolis]

when i plug the hdmi cable into my laptop ...my laptop almost looks like it goes into safemode but its not .( it just gets the oversized icons) then the screen just goes blank and nothing happens on my tv either...how do i fix this?

 

[DrakeConnar]

I had problem connecting my laptop to the TV until I downgraded the drivers. It would help to know which laptop you have and more specifications on the Video GPU and Driver Version.