How to Fix the “Miracast Not Supported by Graphics Driver” Error in Windows 11
If you can’t find the Connect (known as Wireless Display on Windows 11) app on your PC, you can check for Miracast compatibility using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (Dxdiag) app in Windows 11. However, when doing so, you may encounter the Miracast not supported by graphics driver message.
So, how do you fix it? Let’s discuss this and more to help you restore the Miracast functionality on your PC.
What Triggers the “Miracast Not Supported by Graphics Driver” Message?
This message often indicates issues with your graphics driver or a missing Wireless Display feature. Only in rare instances, it may indicate that your system doesn’t support Miracast.
To find the cause, check if your PC has the Wireless Display feature installed. PressWin + S, typeWireless Display(formerly known as the Connect app), and launch the app. Alternatively, check yourOptional featuresconfigurationin Settings to see if Wireless Display is installed.
To do this:
If Wireless Display is installed, you need toupdate your graphics driver on Windowsto fix the problem.
1. Install the Wireless Display Feature using Settings
you’re able to fix the Miracast not supported by graphics driver message by installing the Wireless Display feature in Windows 11. You can install the Wireless Display app from the Settings panel as well as the Command Prompt.
To install Wireless Display via Settings:
Once installed, restart your PC to apply the changes. After the restart, run the Dxdiag tool and export the system information to a Dxdiag.txt file. If you scroll down to the Miracast section, it will show as Supported.
2. Install Wireless Display Using the Command Prompt
You can also use the Command Prompt to install the Wireless Display feature. This seems to be a foolproof solution when you are unable to install the feature and get Wireless Display couldn’t install error in Settings.
To Install Wireless Display using Command Prompt:
3. Verify and Update Your Graphics Driver Model
The Miracast not supported by graphics driver issue often occurs on a fresh Windows 11 installation. This is due to your PC using a generic or outdated graphics driver.
To fix the issue, check if your PC meets the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) requirement to support Miracast. Follow the steps below to check your WDDM version using the DxDiag tool:
Update Your Graphics Driver
If you’re running a fresh Windows installation, you are likely using a generic graphics driver. Old or outdated graphics drivers can limit your access to some features in Windows 11. To install the latest graphics driver update, look for and install pending Windows updates. To do this, go toSettings > Windows Updatesand click onDownload & install updates.
You can also use theNvidia GeForce ExperienceandAMD Radeon Softwareto find and install the latest GPU driver updates for their respective GPUs. If you are using an Intel-powered computer, exploreIntel’s download sectionfor display driver updates.
In addition, you can use the Windows Device Manager to update your display driver. However, it often doesn’t find the latest drivers for your graphics unit.
4. Roll Back Display Driver
As a last resort, try to roll back the update for your display driver (if any). You canuse Device Manager to roll back driver updates on Windows. If not, installing an older version of the driver is also an option.
To roll back the display driver update:
Restoring Miracast Compatibility on Windows 11
Most modern PCs running Windows 10 and 11 are Miracast compatible out of the box. So, when you encounter an error, it is likely due to an incorrect configuration or a glitch. To fix it, check if you have the Wireless Display feature installed. Additionally, revise your graphics drivers to the latest version to eliminate display driver-related issues.
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