My TV screen works as a monitor, but I can't turn on my computer with the fact that it is my first choice

Hey!

I recently tried to hook up my TV to my office to use as a monitor, and it works! It's a VIZIO HDTV but I can not get the HDMI cable to fit all, so I'm just using a VGA cable!

Graphics card is a Radeon 5800 series.

My problem is that when my computer is turned off and the TV is plugged in, I can't get a good picture when I turn it on. The resolution is just terrible, far too zoomed in.

The only way I can get the TV to work, is if I turn on my computer with the trendy first regular computer monitor and then pass the cable VGA to TV.

I have to do this every single time to use my computer to the TV.

My friend can just start sound with TV connected without any problem. I'm not sure why I can't.

Hello Tyler,

Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

What is the brand and model of your computer?

Thank you for details on the question and your efforts to resolve.

This problem can occur either because of corrupt device drivers or incorrect device settings.

I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:
Run the hardware and devices Troubleshooter and check.
Reference:
Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

If this does not help, use method 2.

Method 2:
Please use the suggestions in this article and check the issue.
Reference:
Get the best display on your monitor
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/getting-best-display-monitor#getting-best-display-monitor=Windows-7

I hope this information helps.

Please let us know if you need more help.

Thank you

Tags: Windows

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