If you meet the NVIDIA Output not plugged in error on Windows, you oughta read this post.

It will show you two scenarios in which the problem occurs and the corresponding solution in each scenario.

Right now, you’ve got the option to get these two useful solutions from theMiniToolwebsite.

type devmgmt.msc to run Device Manager

Typedevmgmt.mscand clickOKto runDevice Manager.

Step 2: Expand theDisplay adapterspart, right-click your graphics card and chooseUninstall deviceto uninstall your graphics adapter.

Step 4: Find drivers for your NVIDIA products in theNVIDIA Driver Downloadspart.

look for your graphics card driver

punch in all required information and clickSEARCH.

Step 5: smack the required entry and click theDownloadbutton.

Save it to your gear, open it, and follow the instructions.

switch to the Playback tab

Now check to see if the NVIDIA Output not plugged in error has been resolved.

Step 1: Uninstall the driver you currently have installed on your machine.

Step 2: Press theWindows + Rkeys combination to open theRundialog box.

Typedevmgmt.mscand clickOKto openDevice Manager.

Step 3: Expand theDisplay adapterssection, right-choose the display adapter you want to rollback and chooseProperties.

Step 4: Switch to theDrivertab and findRoll Back Driver.

If the option is not gray, follow the instructions to proceed with the process.

you could try enabling NVIDIA Output port in the NVIDIA Control Panel to fix this error.

Step 1: Right-tap on the blank desktop with no icon and clickNVIDIA Control Panel.

Step 2: Expand theDisplaysection and choose theSet Up Digital Audiooption.

Step 3: Find the name of your graphics card and find the HDMI entry in the list.

Choose the gear you are connected to.

Step 5: The NVIDIA output unit that you want to set as default will appear.

If it does not show up, right-click a blank area and checkShow Disabled DevicesandShow Disconnected Devices.

Right now, your rig should appear.

Step 6: Left-poke the newly appeared equipment and click theSet Defaultbutton.

see if the NVIDIA Output not plugged in error disappears.

Further Reading:patch your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Now to Fix Five Vulnerabilities.

if you hit the same error, you’re able to try the methods in this post.