Multiple monitors

[Guest]

I reinstalled winXP, due to an unrelated problem. Now my notebook wont
recognize the external monitor when connected. And if I restart with the
other monitor connected, it comes on as the default, but still not
recognizing two monitors. any suggestions???

 

[kurttrail]

I reinstalled winXP, due to an unrelated problem. Now my notebook
wont recognize the external monitor when connected. And if I restart
with the other monitor connected, it comes on as the default, but
still not recognizing two monitors. any suggestions???

Did you reinstall the proper drivers?

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[Guest]

Did you reinstall the proper drivers?

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Ummm, possibly not. Would the drivers needed be included in SP2?? if not,
where do i download them?? I didnt see any in the driver downloads here.
Also, I didnt have to install drivers to use both before. any
suggeestions?? Thanks for the response also.

 

[kurttrail]

Ummm, possibly not. Would the drivers needed be included in SP2??
No.

if not, where do i download them??

Web site for the Laptop manufacturer, or video chip set manufacturer's
web site.

I didnt see any in the driver
downloads here.

As a rule, you NEVER want to use Microsoft-supplied drivers for everyday
use.

Also, I didnt have to install drivers to use both
before. any suggeestions??

More than likely they were pre-loaded by the laptop manufacturer.

Thanks for the response also.

Sure.

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[Guest]

Right click on your desktop and choose Properties....select the Settings
tab...do you see 2 monitors available? Can you click on the 2nd monitor and
select "Extend windows to this monitor"?

 

[Guest]

No. its like the OS isnt recognizing a 2nd monitor at all. just the
default. and like i said, when i restart with the 2nd monitor connected,
uses it as the default, but still only recognizes one monitor. this is only
recently, after i had to reformat and partition my drive and reinstall XP.

 

[Bob I]

Visit the notebook manufacturers website and download and install the
correct video drivers for your system.

 

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As a rule, you NEVER want to use Microsoft-supplied drivers for everyday
use.

As a rule you NEVER want to use Microsoft's operating system for everyday
use. Especially if you want to hook your computer up to the Net.