HDMI problem with PC

dodger1

Just tried to connect an HDMI cable from my PC to the monitor. When I connect the cable I lose all my icons and therefore can't do anything, when I pull the cable out the icons return and all is fine again. What am I doing wrong, layman's answer if possible as IT numpty, thanks.

Figment

At a guess, the screen resolution is changing when you use the HDMI cable, so your icons are disappearing off the edge of the screen

dodger1

I appear to have solved the problem. I disconnected the DVI cable and the HDMI works fine now. Didn't realize you had to disconnect one for the other to work !!

AHAR

dodger1 wrote: »

when I pull the cable out the icons return

Return to what? Another monitor? Can you tell us a bit more about your setup please?
It sounds to me that your HDMI-connected monitor is being used as an extended desktop. Your primary desktop screen should still be somewhere though!

AHAR

dodger1 wrote: »

I appear to have solved the problem. I disconnected the DVI cable and the HDMI works fine now. Didn't realize you had to disconnect one for the other to work !!

Glad you got it sorted. You can usually connect the different inputs to different computers and switch between them. Maybe yours wasn't switching automatically to the HDMI input?

dodger1

AHAR wrote: »

Glad you got it sorted. You can usually connect the different inputs to different computers and switch between them. Maybe yours wasn't switching automatically to the HDMI input?

Don't really understand computers but your comment "wasn't switching automatically" makes sense. I've only got an HDMI connection now so is that OK for everything?