I can't screencast correctly from PC

Chromecast 1 seems to screencast properly from my Galaxy Tab4 Android
5.1.1 tablet.
I can't do the*same from my W7 or W10 PCs.* They both have the cast
icon in upper right of Google Chrome screen, and both will initiate
casting of the Google screen to the*TV *at that point.* But when I
minimize the Google screen to hopefully then cast any and all Windows
screens, the TV remains locked on the Google screen.* Of course, if I
'X-Out' of Google,*all casting quits too.* Hence I cannot cast any PC
screens, including the pic albums on my PCs that I want to show on my
TV.

Frustrated? * You bet.
Sure could use some advice here.

wrote:

Hence I cannot cast any PC
screens, including the pic albums on my PCs that I want to show on my
TV.

Once you've clicked on the "cast ..." entry from the chrome menu, you
see the dialog, if you click the "cast to" title dropdown, it changes to
a "select source" dropdown and you can select between tab and desktop.

On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 14:44:09 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

wrote:

Hence I cannot cast any PC
screens, including the pic albums on my PCs that I want to show on my
TV.

Once you've clicked on the "cast ..." entry from the chrome menu, you
see the dialog, if you click the "cast to" title dropdown, it changes to
a "select source" dropdown and you can select between tab and desktop.

I get to this:

Chrome Mirroring
what are my wireless router settings - Google Search

Which to me says I could be 'casting', but I'm not. I am only
mirroring the Google screens which is what it is really saying?
If I am right, then how do I go from Google casting to PC casting.
I am missing something that I apparently need.
Thanks
JW.

wrote:

I am missing something that I apparently need.

I thought you said you were successfully casting a tab from within
chrome ... or did I read that wrong?

Andy Burns wrote:

I thought you said you were successfully casting a tab from within
chrome ... or did I read that wrong?
^^^
On the PC

On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 16:30:49 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

Andy Burns wrote:

I thought you said you were successfully casting a tab from within
chrome ... or did I read that wrong?
^^^
On the PC
Yes - that is correct. I can cast to TV from so-called Chromecast
supporting apps (such as Youtube). But I want to cast everything I
show on my PC screen. So - if I run a video-playing program, or a
game, I can cast the PC video to my TV.

JW

wrote:

I can cast to TV from so-called Chromecast
supporting apps (such as Youtube). But I want to cast everything I
show on my PC screen.

OK, so from within chrome, you use the vertical "..." icon to get to the
menu and see a "cast..." entry? If not you either need a newer version
of chrome, or if you have some reason to stick with an old version, you
might need a cast add-on.

So - if I run a video-playing program, or a
game, I can cast the PC video to my TV.

I should think the lag (a good half second or so) would make gaming
infeasible.

On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 16:43:02 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

wrote:

I can cast to TV from so-called Chromecast
supporting apps (such as Youtube). But I want to cast everything I
show on my PC screen.

OK, so from within chrome, you use the vertical "..." icon to get to the
menu and see a "cast..." entry? If not you either need a newer version
of chrome, or if you have some reason to stick with an old version, you
might need a cast add-on.

So - if I run a video-playing program, or a
game, I can cast the PC video to my TV.

I should think the lag (a good half second or so) would make gaming
infeasible.
You may be right on that. The movie capability is of more interest to
me.

I just discovered that wi-fi (wireless) is NOT ENABLED on both my W7
and W10 PCs! That's a surprise, and maybe that's my problem. They
are different wireless PCI adapters of course , being on different
PCs. How do I enable same? I tried, and did not succeed.

My PCs are cat5-connected to my Verizon WIRELESS router, whatever
problem that might be causing.
watchatink?

JW

On 01/01/2017 11:59 AM, wrote:
On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 16:43:02 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

wrote:

I can cast to TV from so-called Chromecast
supporting apps (such as Youtube). But I want to cast everything I
show on my PC screen.

OK, so from within chrome, you use the vertical "..." icon to get to the
menu and see a "cast..." entry? If not you either need a newer version
of chrome, or if you have some reason to stick with an old version, you
might need a cast add-on.

So - if I run a video-playing program, or a
game, I can cast the PC video to my TV.

I should think the lag (a good half second or so) would make gaming
infeasible.
You may be right on that. The movie capability is of more interest to
me.

I just discovered that wi-fi (wireless) is NOT ENABLED on both my W7
and W10 PCs! That's a surprise, and maybe that's my problem. They
are different wireless PCI adapters of course , being on different
PCs. How do I enable same? I tried, and did not succeed.

My PCs are cat5-connected to my Verizon WIRELESS router, whatever
problem that might be causing.
watchatink?

JW

I have a Chromecast adapter on my TV and have casted (via Google Chrome)
both when wired and wireless. I don't think it matters. Once you get
the cast from PC to router your job is done. Now the Chromecast gets
it from the wireless part of the router.

If you're casting via DLNA the same holds true. I found DLNA on my TV
interesting as it itself will allow my TV to just pull videos from my
laptop like it's a server. I don't run anything on my laptop. Except
the TV only plays certain media types and that's the TV's problem.

Seems to be a trade off between the two. Each has it's feature set.

On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 12:39:58 -0500, Big Al wrote:

On 01/01/2017 11:59 AM, wrote:
On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 16:43:02 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

wrote:

I can cast to TV from so-called Chromecast
supporting apps (such as Youtube). But I want to cast everything I
show on my PC screen.

OK, so from within chrome, you use the vertical "..." icon to get to the
menu and see a "cast..." entry? If not you either need a newer version
of chrome, or if you have some reason to stick with an old version, you
might need a cast add-on.

So - if I run a video-playing program, or a
game, I can cast the PC video to my TV.

I should think the lag (a good half second or so) would make gaming
infeasible.
You may be right on that. The movie capability is of more interest to
me.

I just discovered that wi-fi (wireless) is NOT ENABLED on both my W7
and W10 PCs! That's a surprise, and maybe that's my problem. They
are different wireless PCI adapters of course , being on different
PCs. How do I enable same? I tried, and did not succeed.

My PCs are cat5-connected to my Verizon WIRELESS router, whatever
problem that might be causing.
watchatink?

JW

I have a Chromecast adapter on my TV and have casted (via Google Chrome)
both when wired and wireless. I don't think it matters. Once you get
the cast from PC to router your job is done. Now the Chromecast gets
it from the wireless part of the router.

If you're casting via DLNA the same holds true. I found DLNA on my TV
interesting as it itself will allow my TV to just pull videos from my
laptop like it's a server. I don't run anything on my laptop. Except
the TV only plays certain media types and that's the TV's problem.

Seems to be a trade off between the two. Each has it's feature set.

I was grasping at straws. I was thinking like you are saying, but
OTOH, I wud tink my wireless adapters shud at least be connected.
Oh well

JW

On 01/01/2017 13:54, wrote:
Sure could use some advice here.

I am sure you can but you intelligence is well below par and so it is
not worth our time teaching you anything here. Isn't there a GEEK shop
in your area who can fix it for you?

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On Sun, 01 Jan 2017 14:12:11 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 12:39:58 -0500, Big Al wrote:

On 01/01/2017 11:59 AM, wrote:
On Sun, 1 Jan 2017 16:43:02 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

wrote:

I can cast to TV from so-called Chromecast
supporting apps (such as Youtube). But I want to cast everything I
show on my PC screen.

OK, so from within chrome, you use the vertical "..." icon to get to the
menu and see a "cast..." entry? If not you either need a newer version
of chrome, or if you have some reason to stick with an old version, you
might need a cast add-on.

So - if I run a video-playing program, or a
game, I can cast the PC video to my TV.

I should think the lag (a good half second or so) would make gaming
infeasible.
You may be right on that. The movie capability is of more interest to
me.

I just discovered that wi-fi (wireless) is NOT ENABLED on both my W7
and W10 PCs! That's a surprise, and maybe that's my problem. They
are different wireless PCI adapters of course , being on different
PCs. How do I enable same? I tried, and did not succeed.

My PCs are cat5-connected to my Verizon WIRELESS router, whatever
problem that might be causing.
watchatink?

JW

I have a Chromecast adapter on my TV and have casted (via Google Chrome)
both when wired and wireless. I don't think it matters. Once you get
the cast from PC to router your job is done. Now the Chromecast gets
it from the wireless part of the router.

If you're casting via DLNA the same holds true. I found DLNA on my TV
interesting as it itself will allow my TV to just pull videos from my
laptop like it's a server. I don't run anything on my laptop. Except
the TV only plays certain media types and that's the TV's problem.

Seems to be a trade off between the two. Each has it's feature set.

I was grasping at straws. I was thinking like you are saying, but
OTOH, I wud tink my wireless adapters shud at least be connected.
Oh well

JW


Good news.* I am casting entire screen now in both W7 and W10.* Turns
out I needed to do a more careful read of:

http://tweaks.com/windows/65923/shar...th-chromecast/

which says in part:

To share your entire screen, you will need to click on the down arrow
icon after clicking on the cast icon. *Then, select Cast screen/Window
(experimental).

I post this only to maybe help some other poor lost soul.* Please
ignore if you were/are not having my problem.

JW

wrote:

To share your entire screen, you will need to click on the down arrow
icon after clicking on the cast icon. Then, select Cast screen/Window

That's what my first reply said yesterday ...

On 02/01/2017 19:46, Andy Burns wrote:

That's what my first reply said yesterday ...


But you forgot to point out that is the most stupid
person you can meet on these newsgroups so he clearly missed your
point. You really need to point out these things as idiots don't
understand everything.



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On Mon, 2 Jan 2017 19:46:59 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

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To share your entire screen, you will need to click on the down arrow
icon after clicking on the cast icon. Then, select Cast screen/Window

That's what my first reply said yesterday ...
Indeed you did - I just failed to interpret correctly what you said.
Thanks

JW