How to Have 2 Monitors on 1 Computer
A computer monitor is the virtual workspace used to interface with computer programs. When you run many different programs and tasks at the same time, it can be easy to fill up a single monitor without displaying everything you want to see. In such cases, a computer can be set up to display information on two different monitors using a display adapter that has connections for more than one monitor. Multiple displays can be set up to display the same information on both monitors or they can be set up as different work spaces.
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Instructions
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Shut down your computer.
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Plug the second monitor into one of the extra monitor connections on your display adapter, and plug the power cord into an outlet.
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Start up your computer.
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Click "Start," "Control Panel," then open "Appearance and Themes," click "Display," and click on the "Settings" tab to access mutiple display setup in Windows XP. For Windows Vista users, right click the desktop, and click "Personalize," then click "Display Settings."
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Select the monitor in the secondary position and then check the box that says "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor."
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Click "Apply," then click "OK."
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Tips & Warnings
The driver version you are using for your video card can have an impact on the menus and setup options available for multiple displays. After setting up multiple displays, check your settings to make sure your main monitor is still set as your primary display device so that no issues are created if you unplug the secondary display.
