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Old January 4th 05, 06:05 AM
weta
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using xp home, i used to be able to switch monitors to watch dvdrom on
laptop via tv (bigger screen), since installing sp2, alot of th options in
controlpanel/display/settings/advancedtab are now missing, unable to switch
from laptop screen to tv!. why? is it sp2 compatibility issue or....sumfing
else. everything seems ok in device manager, drivers etc..
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Old January 4th 05, 05:31 PM
Len Segal
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Default monitor (sp2 issues?)

This sounds like you used to use a particular key-combo to switch where your
video went, right?

If so, this sounds like you need updated video or laptop drivers from the
laptop mfr's website. Check with laptop mfr, download/install any new
drivers and see if that solves your problem.

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using xp home, i used to be able to switch monitors to watch dvdrom on
laptop via tv (bigger screen), since installing sp2, alot of th options in
controlpanel/display/settings/advancedtab are now missing, unable to
switch
from laptop screen to tv!. why? is it sp2 compatibility issue
or....sumfing
else. everything seems ok in device manager, drivers etc..



 




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