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To get my laptop to run through my tv,

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oldschool2014 Posts 1 Registration date Thursday March 20, 2014 Status Member Last seen March 20, 2014 - Mar 20, 2014 at 02:03 AM
xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 - Mar 20, 2014 at 01:12 PM
Hey people

I'm currently trying to get my laptop to run through my tv,I have brought a vga to rca/s vid cable since the tv has both,my prob is this i can get my comp to recognize the tv but still won't show a picture,my laptops running a xp version3,even tried running an external grafics but alas still no luck ,i know my tv can do this since my last laptop was always working on it,so any help is appreciated

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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,824
Mar 20, 2014 at 01:12 PM
The screen resolution needs to be compatible between the laptop and the TV. You probably have a wide screen laptop and an older TV with 4X3 ratio screen. I suggest you check the TV's list of compatible resolutions and then change the laptop to match.

Good Luck