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06-05-2002, 02:51 PM
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One Big Picture on two monitors
I hooked up a monitor to my laptop so I would be able to have one big picture. But I can only get two of the same screen. How can I get it so it is only one big picture? Do I need two videocards or is there any special software I need? BTW, I'm using Windows XP if that makes a difference.
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06-05-2002, 02:56 PM
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Hi Starwind8748, welcome to the PC Mech forums!
You'd need a dual-head video card for that. |
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06-05-2002, 03:26 PM
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Are you sure? My laptop already has the default LCD, and it has the one port for another monitor, so why would I need a dual head video card?
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06-05-2002, 03:37 PM
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Ah, sorry, misread your question, I thought you were using a VGA splitter. In that case, I don't know for sure if it can be done or not, hopefully someone else who has used this feature can reply.
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06-05-2002, 03:39 PM
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When you go to the display properties, then settings, are two monitors pictured? If so, then just enable "Extend My windows desktop on to this monitor" from the check box.
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06-05-2002, 03:57 PM
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There is only one monitor shown in settings. When I used to use Windows 98, I remember two monitors were always pictured there. Maybe Windows XP is just stupid.
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06-05-2002, 05:35 PM
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If your video chip in that laptop is dual head capable (i.e. if you WERE able to do what you wanted with Win98), you need a proper driver for XP to do the same, contact your laptop manufacturer.
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