How to close laptop lid while connected to tv using a hdmi cable?

[jmtXO]

I want to be able to close the laptop lid while playing a game on the tv, but the game freezes if you do. Is there a way to do it? Thanks.

[Watermelon {JESUS IS LORD}]

power settings > when i close lid > do nothing

[jmtXO]

It was already on that setting. Thank you though.

[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

Maybe this help, sounds like there a group policy issue that not updating in the registry to do what you want it to do.
https://superuser.com/questions/823090/laptop-ignores-power-settings-closing-lid-always-sleeps-hibernates-why

[jmtXO]

That didn't do it either, but great idea. Appreciate it.

[xarvn]

Can you outline the order of steps you are taking to setup this game session with the TV. When are you connecting to the TV? And after connecting is your display output only going to the TV and not to the laptop display?

[Iceira]

This is on window control panel assume its nvidia controll panel and select use that telly as primary monitor. ( do note Laptop can be seen as intelligent switch to something then remove it swithc back to own, they can do such , just like headphones it make seen then plug in at train then it mute speakers, same here with telly some might have option to turn to black and other do a clone and show both i guess it depend on option, i only had few times with it then ppl do projector

maybe this is what you looking for or something like that.
https://www.justprojectors.com.au/blog/how_do_i_get_my_windows_laptop_screen_onto_my_projector.htm

[crunchyfrog]

Sometimes Windows can be a pain in the arse when it comes to power savings settings and settings like this.

I use laptops to game on all the time, and have them set up by my bed. So I feel you.

So what I have to ask is this - do you REALLY have to close the lid? Or would it simply be better to disable the laptop screen while you have it plugged in to your TV?

If the latter is fine, then simply go to Windows Settings > Display and check the setting that has the disaply go to just your TV screen when HDMI cable is plugged in, instead of mirroing or extending the display.

Sometimes laptop manufacturers can have weird settings under their own setup too so this might eba simpler shortcut.

[Iceira]

just like CF explan , not all brand laptop have user option showed, aka multimedia laptop is seen as business setup that mean its not a gaming laptop , they can be tough as nail and dont have user option at all because they being use to projector and meeting for external showcase working laptop. and most gaming Laptop do not do that forced ways.

i mean you walk in at company and plug it in, if you need to configured that every time, you are in trouble if it dont work. ( typical powerpoint or media showcase laptop )