Q: Using iMac as secondary monitor for macbook pro running Windows 10

I've got a 27-inch mid-2011 iMac running El Capitan that I would like to use as a target display for an early 2015 13-inch MacbookPro Retina running Windows 10 through bootcamp (it's Windows 10 education, for what it's worth).

I've attached the two machines via TB to TB.

The iMac has no trouble acting as a target display for the MacbookPro when the MbP is running El Capitan, but when I switch the MbP to Windows 10 the iMac doesn't switch over when I hit command-F2.

When in Windows mode, bluetooth and USB work just fine on the MbP.

Thoughts? Thanks.

Posted on Sep 6, 2016 11:52 AM

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Kappy Sep 6, 2016 12:15 PM in response to drummerboy5447
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Sep 6, 2016 12:15 PM in response to drummerboy5447

Windows has no support for TB or Target Display Mode.
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Side_Step_Society Sep 6, 2016 2:59 PM in response to Kappy
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Sep 6, 2016 2:59 PM in response to Kappy

That's a half truth. Target Display Mode does work in Windows with older, DisplayPort based 27" iMacs.

It's a long shot, but if you've got a mini display port male-male cable, you could try that.
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