Site Courses Search query Submit. Search query Submit. Organisational Development. Second monitor set-up in Windows XP To Insert a Second Monitor Insert the Monitor into the second monitor port in the computer note that depending on the computer's age and type, you may need an adaptor or even a new video card Open the Display Properties by either right clicking the Desktop and choosing Properties OR from the Start menu, choosing Control Panel in some views you may need to go to Settings first and then double click the Display icon Open the Settings tab Select the monitor icon One or select from the Display drop down list Make sure the Use this device as the primary monitor check box is selected Select the monitor icon Two or select from the Display drop down list Make sure the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box settings is selected.
Posted 12 January - PM. Thanks for the tutorial. I am waiting to install windows 7 on my new pc build before I wish to use a 2 monitor setup. Is there much difference with XP for setting up this do you know?
Posted 13 February - PM. Absolutely spot on, a no nonsense description of how to set them up, impressive ,many thanks sanderson Reply to quoted posts Clear. Downloads View all categories Upload file New files since last visit Files from past 7 days. Members Status Updates. You switch back and forth between windows so often you get dizzy. If this sounds like you, then perhaps you should consider installing a second monitor.
There are many benefits to having a second monitor and with XP Professional you can have up to 10 monitors. You can open different files on each desktop and drag items seamlessly from one to the other. Items can be stretched across multiple desktops, allowing you to see more columns in an Excel spreadsheet, or an entire Web page, without scrolling. Windows XP makes it easy to install a second monitor. The hardest part is acquiring a spare monitor and an additional video card, but as more people upgrade their computers it is easier to come across superseded equipment.
Many people will have a 14in or 15in monitor just laying around unused. You can pick up a cheap video card from a computer store or computer fair; just make sure that it is XP compatible. Installing a second card and monitor is a fairly simple affair, but it is necessary to open up the computer. If you are not comfortable with opening your computer, then get a friend to do it for you or take it to your local computer store.
The basic steps required are set out below. Turn off your computer and remove the casing. Plug the second monitor into the card. Turn on your computer. Windows XP will detect the new video card and install the appropriate drivers. If you have additional drivers for the card, then by all means use them instead of the default XP ones.
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