monitor (sp2 issues?)

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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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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?)

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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"weta" <weta73@bigpond.com.au> wrote in message
news:3BDBCD21-4D98-4F08-89A8-E4CBB8A4D735@microsoft.com...
> 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..