Connecting to Network Projectors

Windows 8 includes support for connecting to video projectors that are reached over a network, rather than requiring them to be attached directly to your computer. You might find a network-attached projector in a corporate conference room.

To use a network-attached projector, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Start screen, and if you don’t have a keyboard, open the Search charm. Type project.

If Connect to a Network Projector does not appear under Apps, change your search term from project to features, select the Settings section, and select Turn Windows Features On and Off. Check Network Projection, click OK, and then search for project again.

2. Select Connect to a Network Projector.

3. If Windows asks for permission ...

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