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Hi, i have an xp pro desktop with a monitor and a seperate montior. I am
trying to extend the first monitors picture to teh second moniotor. i believe
i have connected with a dvi from the box to a vga on the second computer.

when i plug the second computer in the primary computers monitor goes off.
help please, thansk jeff
 
jeff said:
Hi, i have an xp pro desktop with a monitor and a seperate
montior. I am trying to extend the first monitors picture to teh
second moniotor. i believe i have connected with a dvi from the box
to a vga on the second computer.

when i plug the second computer in the primary computers monitor
goes off. help please, thansk jeff
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Uhm..
I thought I understood - then I did not.

You have a Windows XP Computer.
You have two monitors.

If you are trying to connect the two monitors to one machine - first thing
to verify is that you have a dual-monitor capable setup. You would need two
video cards or a video card with dual outputs and in either case - the
card(s) must be capable of a dual monitor configuration.

After confirming that - you would hook both monitors to said computer. Your
primary monitor likely has a picture - your secondary may not at this point.
You would then open the Display Properties for Windows XP and enable the
second monitor and extend your desktop onto it.

These might help you with the latter parts:

Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/multimonitor.mspx

How To Configure and Use Multiple Monitors in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307873
 
Shenan Stanley said:
Uhm..
I thought I understood - then I did not.

You have a Windows XP Computer.
You have two monitors.

If you are trying to connect the two monitors to one machine - first thing
to verify is that you have a dual-monitor capable setup. You would need two
video cards or a video card with dual outputs and in either case - the
card(s) must be capable of a dual monitor configuration.

After confirming that - you would hook both monitors to said computer. Your
primary monitor likely has a picture - your secondary may not at this point.
You would then open the Display Properties for Windows XP and enable the
second monitor and extend your desktop onto it.

These might help you with the latter parts:

Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/multimonitor.mspx

How To Configure and Use Multiple Monitors in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307873

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hi, i have read the attatchments. i was told that the xp pro has a video card that allows for dual monitors. how would i double check this. i have gone thru the steps you have listed but when i connect the second monitor the primary monitor goes black. the secondary monitor never goes on. jeff
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jeff said:
I have an xp pro desktop with a monitor and a seperate
montior. I am trying to extend the first monitors picture to teh
second moniotor. i believe i have connected with a dvi from the
box to a vga on the second computer.

when i plug the second computer in the primary computers monitor
goes off.
Click to expand...

Shenan said:
Uhm..
I thought I understood - then I did not.

You have a Windows XP Computer.
You have two monitors.

If you are trying to connect the two monitors to one machine -
first thing to verify is that you have a dual-monitor capable setup.
You would need two video cards or a video card with dual
outputs and in either case - the card(s) must be capable of a
dual monitor configuration.

After confirming that - you would hook both monitors to said
computer. Your primary monitor likely has a picture - your
secondary may not at this point.

You would then open the Display Properties for Windows XP and
enable the second monitor and extend your desktop onto it.

These might help you with the latter parts:

Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/multimonitor.mspx

How To Configure and Use Multiple Monitors in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307873
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I have read the attatchments. I was told that the xp pro has a
video card that allows for dual monitors. how would i double check
this. i have gone thru the steps you have listed but when i
connect the second monitor the primary monitor goes black. the
secondary monitor never goes on. jeff
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Windows XP is an Operating System - software - it does not have any
hardware. You computer (PC) has the video card(s) in it and Windows XP has
device drivers that allow it to utilize the hardware in the PC.

You could download/install this software:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

And allow it to run on your system.

Then - copy just the section labeled "Display" and post it back here.
 
Hi, i have an xp pro desktop with a monitor and a seperate montior. I am
trying to extend the first monitors picture to teh second moniotor. i believe
i have connected with a dvi from the box to a vga on the second computer.

when i plug the second computer in the primary computers monitor goes off.
help please, thansk jeff
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Jeff, a single computer can use two monitors with the proper hardware and
drivers. I currently use two monitors connected to a dual head ATI card.
Another way to do this is to use 2 compatible display cards in the same
computer.

It sounds like you are trying to get two pcs hooked up together through the
monitors. There are ways to "connect" two systems but what is the right way
to do that depends on what it is that you're trying to accomplish.

In general, some examples of what can be done: KVM switches can allow a
single keyboard, mouse and monitor (or multiple monitors) to be used to
control multiple machines. Or something like MaxiVista
(http://www.maxivista.com) can be used to make a second PC stand in as an
extra monitor for a primary system.

But if all you're trying to do is to network two systems together, you're
going about it the wrong way. More info about your goals and you'll get
good suggestions from this group. Lots of sharp hardware folks post here (I
learn a lot from them anyhow).
 
Sharon F said:
Jeff, a single computer can use two monitors with the proper hardware and
drivers. I currently use two monitors connected to a dual head ATI card.
Another way to do this is to use 2 compatible display cards in the same
computer.

It sounds like you are trying to get two pcs hooked up together through the
monitors. There are ways to "connect" two systems but what is the right way
to do that depends on what it is that you're trying to accomplish.

In general, some examples of what can be done: KVM switches can allow a
single keyboard, mouse and monitor (or multiple monitors) to be used to
control multiple machines. Or something like MaxiVista
(http://www.maxivista.com) can be used to make a second PC stand in as an
extra monitor for a primary system.

But if all you're trying to do is to network two systems together, you're
going about it the wrong way. More info about your goals and you'll get
good suggestions from this group. Lots of sharp hardware folks post here (I
learn a lot from them anyhow).
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hi, thank you for your help. i now have both the primary and secondar
screens up. the primary screen is the sam eas always, the secondary screen
shows my desktop but nothing else, no icons etc.

i am in the investment business and deal with large amounts of data. i
wouldlike to have some data that is on my primary monitor on my secondary
monitor. thansk so much, jeff
 
multiple monitors
hi, i am almost there. my secondary monitor has my desktop on, but no icons
or anything else. i am not able to drag items from my primary monitor to my
secondary. help is appreciated, thansk jeff
 
multiple monitors
hi, i am almost there. my secondary monitor has my desktop on, but no icons
or anything else. i am not able to drag items from my primary monitor to my
secondary. help is appreciated, thansk jeff
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Hi again, Jeff.
To extend the desktop to the second monitor, use
Display Options> Settings. Click on the second monitor so that it's
highlighted. Then check the box to "extend my Windows desktop onto this
monitor." Also, you can move the monitors on this Settings screen around.
For example you can place them side by side as monitor1 and monitor2 or the
other way around. Or put one on top of the other. The placement should
duplicate how you actually have them positioned.

I have mine setup with the primary on the left and secondary to the right.
With "extend desktop" enabled, I can drag from left to right to get windows
onto the second monitor. The windows cannot be maximized when you drag
them. Once on the second monitor, then maximize if that's what you prefer.

There is a site that I like for multiple monitor information:
www.realtimesoft.com
They sell a product called "UltraMon" that enhances multiple monitor
setups. It's a very nifty product but I don't use it simply because I don't
use all the extra options the program offers. Anyhow, the site is also
excellent for good general information about hardware combos, advice on
setup and usage, a database of working hardware combinations, etc. They
have active user forums as well.
 
Sharon: Jeff has the same need I have; not to expand his desktop onto one or
more additional monitors, but to duplicate it on separate, remote monitor.

I've tried every combination of settings on display, but I don't think the
remedy is there. Do you have one?

TeflonDon
 
I am using Dualview successfully with a laptop, docking station and 2
external monitors, ie, when the laptop is in the docking station, I am not
using the laptop's screen, but 2 external monitors using Dualview.

Normally, when I undock the computer and reboot the computer, the windows
(when I reopen them) appear fine on the laptop's monitor. However, in some
cases, where the window had last been on external monitor 2, the window opens
"off screen". In other words, it is open, but is trying to reside in a space
to the right of the laptop monitor, ie, on external monitor 2, which is no
longer there.

I cannot retrieve these errant windows. Even using tools like Alt-Tab don't
bring them back to the one and only one active monitor.

How can I hook into these out of this world windows and drag them back to
the only active monitor?

Any tips will be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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