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Secondary monitor can't be set as primary in XP

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Mar 15, 20268735 views
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This is for my work computer, so I am stuck with XP. I'm using a laptop and a secondary monitor. I can extend the desktop to my secondary monitor without a problem. When I check off "Use this device as the primary monitor" checkbox and hit "Apply", the secondary monitor is disabled entirely (no lon…

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Fix for: Secondary monitor can't be set as primary in XP

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I ended up using the graphics card settings tool as opposed to the windows XP settings and that seemed to work.

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