hdmi connection problem

tcornett

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Aug 2, 2013
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when i plug my laptop into my tv with the hdmi it only shows the background of the monitor and no icons and i cant do anything but it shows the blank screen so i know its connected fine. please help
 

clutchc

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You probably have Windows set to "extend" the displays. Left-click on the desktop and choose "Screen Resolution" and set the monitor you want to use and how you want to use it/them.