Hook up my pc to tv to watch Netflix. yes it SOUNDED simple to me too

[MJMcCarthy]

Hello,
ALL i want to do is watch NETFLIX! i cant use my laptops to my tv due it being broken. i just want to hook up my HP touchscreen to my samsung flatscreen to watch Movies.For some reason the HP does not have an hdmi connect. It has a svideo. and thats ok so does my tv but it seems the tv doesnt pick up the pc signal and the pc doesnt find the tv..help...ive bought and returned many cords..adapters..what ever...ive been at it for a week now..so much for my excitement for a new netflixs account! someone please give me a simple answer...and pretend you are tell a first grader...im not pc savvy...

 

[Wolfshadw]

I'm assuming you mean you have an HP TouchSmart All in one PC. If this is correct, are you certain that the s-video port is an output?

Please verify with a model number of your HP system.

-Wolf sends

 

[neon neophyte]

its an input most likely. they usually are on those all in one touchscreen machines

 

[the great randini]

what model do u have

 

[StrongAsAnEagle]

Hello,
ALL i want to do is watch NETFLIX! i cant use my laptops to my tv due it being broken. i just want to hook up my HP touchscreen to my samsung flatscreen to watch Movies.For some reason the HP does not have an hdmi connect. It has a svideo. and thats ok so does my tv but it seems the tv doesnt pick up the pc signal and the pc doesnt find the tv..help...ive bought and returned many cords..adapters..what ever...ive been at it for a week now..so much for my excitement for a new netflixs account! someone please give me a simple answer...and pretend you are tell a first grader...im not pc savvy...