multi monitor

  1. Windows 10 [Solved] Win 10 doesn't correctly detect 2nd monitor on dual-GPU system?

    I have a system with dual Nvidia GTX 780 Ti GPUs that is set up for dual boot (ubuntu 20.04 & Win10 v21H1 build 19043.1288).When I boot into ubuntu, both monitors are immediately recognized and the desktop extends across both monitors. ... so no hardware or cabling problems. But when I boot into...
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    Windows 10 Laptop Platform Role is Mobile in System Information?

    I just saw in System Information that my Desktop Laptop Platform Role is Mobile. Turned on the other two laptops in the home network and they also are mobile. This is a newly reset computer with no connection with a mobile phone whatsoever. To confirm my suspicions, in autoruns I get multiple...
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    Windows 10 Turn on/off monitor(s) by command

    Hi! I'm new here. I have installed Windows 10.1903 Pro x64. I'm using many ways to realize tasks. Now I want to ask if is possible to turn on or off monitor (in my case 3 monitors) connected to computer by any command. Best in command line - it needs not extra options, I can plan it by my wish...
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    Windows 8 8.1 Multi Monitor Task Bar Help?

    Hey, so I was using 7 with actual multiple monitors for ages, but realized 8.1 had better dual monitor support. I don't even need to use other software which is nice. But the second monitors task bar doesn't display the clock, or the system tray or anything, just the start button. And when...
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    Windows 8 Multi Monitor Problems

    setup ATi 6870 --DVI out to main monitor HDMI out to AV receiver then HDTV Ok my main monitor is set to main display but is being identify as 2 by windows 8 when up and running. If my AV amp and hdtv off then turn on my pc on my main monitor the screen is blank (no signal) ill have to...
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    Windows 7 I am not able to Dual display. Monitor 1 loses signal after startup

    Card: GeForce 8400 GS, Dual Monitor Solution 59 pin socket (DMS-59) to 2 VGA adapter cable (tried two of these cables) Driver: 306.97 October 2012 - latest driver and clean reset install Nvidia driver 285.62 from Oct 2011 is the latest driver to dual display. And all previous drivers back to...
  7. Windows 7 Dual screen help

    I have dual screen running. an acer 23" with dvi and a 42 olevia TV with hdmi. my acer is the main monitor and i have exstended display on the tv. what i want to know is how to make my games run on the tv with out having to change the settings all the time I just want to start the game and have...
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    Windows Vista how to have 1 active window on 1 monitor and another active window on another?

    i hope i am asking the right question.... on my laptop, i can plugin my lcd tv and dual screen. i setup a video game to load on screen 2 (the lcd tv) and the desktop stays on screen 1. when i went to play the game on screen 2, and actively used the mouse on screen 1, i lost control of the...
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    Windows 7 Atikmdag.sys BSOD

    So I have been having many problems with my 5870. This is driving me nuts. Thing will BSOD randomly. Not sure if it's a card problem or a driver problem. If y'all need more info on my setup here it is Asus P6T Deluxe V2 mobo i7 920 Corsair DDR3 1600 Dominator RAM Diamond 5870 3 Asus 24...
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    Windows 7 Multi Monitor Display numbers are unreliable

    In Xp and Vista it was easy to retrieve the display device ID (I.E. \\.\Display1, \\.\Display2, etc). The returned deviced ID's matched the display numbers as depicted on screens with the "identify" button....where a big '1' and '2' would appear on the monitors if clicked. In Windows 7, this...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7: Outlook 2007 losing focus when opening a new mail...

    I have Windows 7 Ultimate built from scratch, (although this same issue happened before the rebuild, from an upgrade to Windows 7 Pro from Windows Vista); Windows 7 is build 7600. I have a multiple monitor setup and Outlook runs on the r/h screen. When I use Outlook 2007, I click new mail, and...
  12. Windows 7 Multi Monitor Downloads to Desktop Problem

    Hello All, I have 3 monitors, the middle one is set as my primary monitor and the 2 at each side are extended desktops. All my icon's sit on the middle monitor including my start menu as it's set to the primary monitor. My problem is that when I download anything to desktop it doesn't download...
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    Windows 7 Background Slide Show

    I've setup a custom slideshow for my background and I have a multi monitor setup. Is there a way to randomize the background on each monitor? I've found a program to do that 'Wallpaper Manager' but it uses a lot of memory. Any suggestions are appreciated. Relt80
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 + Docking Station Multi Monitor

    Greetings, I have a Belkin PCI Express Docking station for my laptop (DELL M1210). I'm currently running the new RC for windows 7 (Build 7100), and everything is great with the exception that the video adapter in the docking station (which I use for dual monitor support, extended mode, on my...