Mini Display Port or Thunderbolt with Bootcamp

Privatley i like to use my new Imac but i need it also as a Monitor
for my buisiness Windows Notebook does anybody know if it is
possibel to use Mini Display Port or Thunderbolt with Bootcamp
Thanks for any information

Nope not possible. Please read Apple's Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

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