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More info?)
Check in Device Manager as to which version of nVidia graphics you really do
have installed.
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging
"Jay" <Jay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ACD7C453-F1CD-4317-897E-B99B4F2FF92C@microsoft.com...
>I have the same exact problem, i have the Nvidia GeForce4 MX 440 video
>card.
> I hooked up the S-video to the tv, restarted the computer, updated my
> driver
> for the video card and I still get no option to switch the monitor. Is
> there
> anything else you would suggest, I have spent hours on this with no luck.
> Thanks,
> J
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> You need to update your graphics cards drivers.
>> --
>> Cari
>> (MS-MVP Printing & Imaging)
>>
>> "annie" <annie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:4E1E5271-D3D9-4EC0-8DB2-23D96023CA90@microsoft.com...
>> > Hello Cari,
>> >
>> > That is the problem I do not have the option on my settings - advanced
>> > tab
>> > for a tv out, could it be since I upgraded to Service pack 2, i know
>> > lots
>> > of
>> > people have had problems with missing things.
>> >
>> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Right click on My Computer and select Properties. On the following
>> >> screen,
>> >> click on Settings, and then Advanced. Then click on the Monitor tab.
>> >> You
>> >> should see an option here to switch output from the monitor to the
>> >> TV...
>> >> IF
>> >> you have the correct graphics drivers AND the graphics adapter
>> >> supports
>> >> this
>> >> function.
>> >>
>> >> Remember it's VIDEO only. Audio will still emanate from the PC's
>> >> speakers
>> >> unless you use the line out feature on the soundcard and output to the
>> >> TV.
>> >> --
>> >> Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
>> >> www.coribright.com
>> >>
>> >> "annie" <annie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:A21D16B8-31D4-4C6E-911A-03E528D0B7D2@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hello,
>> >> > I am trying to connect my pc to my tv to watch films, the problem is
>> >> > although I have bought the cable and put it into the required video
>> >> > hole
>> >> > in
>> >> > the back of the computer , I don't seem to have a tv out tab on my
>> >> > settings,
>> >> > my graphics card is an intel 82810 and it is the latest driver.
>> >> >
>> >> > Is there another way to see the monitor on the tv screen.
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks
>> >> > Ann
>> >> >
>> >> > PS. Nothing too tchnical please I am allergic to tech stuff.
>> >> >
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