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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about the VGA port cover its use in connecting monitors and projectors, particularly in multi-monitor setups. Users seek advice on running dual displays using a combination of a dedicated graphics card and a motherboard VGA port, or troubleshooting cloned displays when using older video cards with two VGA ports. The VGA port is also listed as a desired feature when selecting a new notebook for software development, alongside HDMI. Common issues include driver compatibility with newer Windows versions and limitations when mixing onboard and discrete graphics outputs.
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    Windows 7 Can anyone recommend a powerful touch screen notebook / ultrabook?

    I'm trying to find a new notebook for software development, wanting a touchscrren so I can test touch apps. I've been digging around but not found anything which meets all my requirements yet. These are the kind of specs I'm after: Windows 8 (Pro preferable, but can upgrade after) 64 bit...
    • gavinharriss
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    • 64-bit 8gb ram brightness customer feedback dell hardware hdd hdmi hybrid ssd intel core i5 notebook powerful software development touchscreen ultrabook usb vga port webcam windows 8
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  2. svpunk18

    Windows 7 Cant Set Up Dual Monitors

    HI am having a issue setting up 2 monitors. I think maybe I cant run one through my graphic card and my VGA port on my motherboard at the same time..... Can anyone guide me through the steps on how to? Right now I am running my monitor through a nvidia 8400 gs but I thought I could run another...
    • svpunk18
    • Thread
    • 8400 gs configuration graphics card hardware help multi-monitor nvidia setup vga port windows
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Multiple Display Problem

    I just installed Windows 7 Beta. I have an old Nvidia Quadro4 380XGL video card with two VGA ports which worked with XP & Vista. When I booted up Windows 7, the display is the same on both of my monitors (cloned). I would like to extend my desktop across my second monitor. I went into...
    • makemeegg
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    • clone displays device manager display settings drivers dual display graphics card nvidia troubleshooting vga port windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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