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It is possible to set which screen (and its resolution) on a per user (i.e.
login) basis?

I ask this question because I use my PC to watch tv I have a login for me,
my wife and TV. The first two I want set for my LCD screen (set at max
resolution and default screen). Setting it as default makes sure that all
applications and dialog boxes appear on the correct screen. I want however
the "TV" login to select my TV-out as default and that all apps use this
screen i.e. email/explorer and my TV software.

Currently I can only set global options which affect each user.

Thanks
John

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Windows XP does not natively permit different user's to retain their preferred
screen resolution. However, the following program will add this feature.

Allow Custom Display Settings for each user
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm

[Courtesy of Doug Knox, MS-MVP]

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"JohnnyBoyMcD" wrote:

| It is possible to set which screen (and its resolution) on a per user (i.e.
| login) basis?
|
| I ask this question because I use my PC to watch tv I have a login for me,
| my wife and TV. The first two I want set for my LCD screen (set at max
| resolution and default screen). Setting it as default makes sure that all
| applications and dialog boxes appear on the correct screen. I want however
| the "TV" login to select my TV-out as default and that all apps use this
| screen i.e. email/explorer and my TV software.
|
| Currently I can only set global options which affect each user.
|
| Thanks
| John

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