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    Setup Dual Monitors in Windows 7

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    This document provides instructions for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7. It outlines the necessary hardware and software requirements, which include a laptop or PC with video output, a monitor with video input, and a connection cable. The steps to configure dual monitors are simple - connect the monitors, right click the desktop and select Screen Resolution, then choose "Extend these displays" under Multiple Displays. Windows 7 makes it easy to configure dual monitors by pressing Windows key + P to bring up display options, or by right clicking the desktop and selecting Screen Resolution.

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    This document provides instructions for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7. It outlines the necessary hardware and software requirements, which include a laptop or PC with video output, a monitor with video input, and a connection cable. The steps to configure dual monitors are simple - connect the monitors, right click the desktop and select Screen Resolution, then choose "Extend these displays" under Multiple Displays. Windows 7 makes it easy to configure dual monitors by pressing Windows key + P to bring up display options, or by right clicking the desktop and selecting Screen Resolution.

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    This document provides instructions for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7. It outlines the necessary hardware and software requirements, which include a laptop or PC with video output, a monitor with video input, and a connection cable. The steps to configure dual monitors are simple - connect the monitors, right click the desktop and select Screen Resolution, then choose "Extend these displays" under Multiple Displays. Windows 7 makes it easy to configure dual monitors by pressing Windows key + P to bring up display options, or by right clicking the desktop and selecting Screen Resolution.

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    Setup Dual Monitors in Windows 7

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    This document provides instructions for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7. It outlines the necessary hardware and software requirements, which include a laptop or PC with video output, a monitor with video input, and a connection cable. The steps to configure dual monitors are simple - connect the monitors, right click the desktop and select Screen Resolution, then choose "Extend these displays" under Multiple Displays. Windows 7 makes it easy to configure dual monitors by pressing Windows key + P to bring up display options, or by right clicking the desktop and selecting Screen Resolution.

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    Setup Dual Monitors In Windows 7

    Setup Dual Monitors In Windows 7

    By Sahas Katta

    September 13, 2009 08:35 AM

    70 Comments

    After my tutorial on setting up Multiple Monitors on Windows Vista last year, a couple of you have written in
    asking for help with Windows 7. For the most part, it’s just as simple and more options are now available as
    well. My setup currently consists of a Dell XPS M1530 laptop connected to a Samsung SyncMaster 206BW.
    I’ve got a dual display setup, so I can drag windows between the two displays and utilize all the screen space.
    It’s quite easy and you can have it setup in minutes.

    Hardware + Software Requirements:

     Laptop with a VGA, HDMI, or DisplayPort output


     A Monitor with a VGA, HDMI, or DisplayPort input
     One cable to connect them together
     Running Windows 7, with proper drivers

    Getting Setup:

    1. Connect the monitor to your laptop


    2. Right Click on the desktop and select Screen Resolution
    3. Choose “Extend these displays” found under “Multiple Displays”

    For most, that should be about it. Just hit Apply and everything should be setup. But for instance say you have
    physically positioned your laptop and monitor above or below each other. You’ll have to make a few changes.
    Click Identify to figure out which monitor is which. Then drag the display icons into the proper position as
    they are located physically on your desk. If you would like the start menu to be located on a different display,
    click on the display you want and check the “Make this my main display” box. Hit Apply again and all should
    be working! Give it a shot, just try dragging a window from one display to another.

    2. Windows 7 has some neat little enhancements, one of them being how it lets you handle
    dual monitors. If you’re adding a second monitor to your Windows 7 home or office PC, which
    is a very good idea, it’s a breeze to configure.

    There are actually two ways you can currently setup multiple monitors in Windows 7, either by
    using a keyboard shortcut or via the traditional system properties.

    I really like the first method since it’s new and is way easier than having to go into the Control
    Panel or anything else.

    Simply press the Windows key and P (Windows + P) to bring up a quick menu of options.

    Pretty neat! You can pick to show only the computer, make the second monitor a duplicate of the
    first, extend the desktop to the second monitor or turn off the first monitor and activate the
    second.

    The second way is to right-click on the desktop and choose Screen resolution.
    Now you’ll see the familiar 1 and 2 to distinguish which monitor is which. There are several
    options and under Multiple Displays, you can choose from the same options as when you pressed
    Win + P.

    That’s it! You can also change the orientation of the displays and change the resolution of each
    display. It’s pretty straight-forward in Windows 7 and a lot easier! Enjoy!

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