Multiple Monitor-Need Help

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check for updated graphics drivers from the laptop manufacturer

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Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com


"Scubapro" <Scubapro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:557E0993-82B7-46C7-9489-BDA24FDBF05A@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I'm new to the group and am looking for some help. I have an IBM ThinkPad
> Pentium III running Windows XP Pro. I am trying to set up my display so I
> can plug a monitor (Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 900u) into the back of the
laptop
> so I can drag my windows from the laptop to the monitor. When I plug in
the
> Monitor I get the same display on both.
> I've gone into the settings tab and tried to switch the diplay to multiple
> monitors and look for the expand my desktop options but I don't get the
drop
> down option for the mulitpl display where I can designate my primary and
> secondary monitor.
> When I plugged in the monitor it did not prompt me for new hardware but I
> assume it's working since I can see the display on the laptop and the
monitor.
> When I look at the display tab in setting it says muliple monitor
parethesis
> but I don'tget the drop down or option to set up the multiple monitor.
> Can someone please help?
>
> --
> Sincerely,
> Robert Alpert