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    Using second monitor changes screen res

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Carrot Muncher, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Dell Vostro 1500 with 8600M GT.
    Basically when I plug the laptop into a monitor/tv the screen resoultion on the laptop changes from 1440x900 to 1280x800, Also when I then unplug it from the monitor/tv and adjust the screen res back to 1440x900 the icons are all placed to the left of the screen which is annoying as I like having some on the side and some on the bottom.

    Just wanted to know really if I can stop the screen resoultion on the laptop changing to 1280x800 when plugged into tv/monitor and stop the icons from moving?

    TIA
     
    Carrot Muncher, Mar 11, 2008
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    There's already a thread regarding resolutions changing when using an external monitor. Have you read that one yet?
     
    kegobeer, Mar 11, 2008
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  3. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    Which thread are you referring to, do you have a link? I have read some but havn't seen a solution as of yet.
     
    Carrot Muncher, Mar 11, 2008
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    I also can't find it, anyone have a link?
     
    mia4l, Mar 11, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I was thinking of a different, dual monitor thread. Anyway, you should take a look at Ultramon. That utility allows you to have different resolutions on different monitors.
     
    kegobeer, Mar 11, 2008
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  6. Carrot Muncher

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    Thanks bud ill give it a go. :)
     
    Carrot Muncher, Mar 12, 2008
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    The graphics card in your system will already handle isolated screen resolutions without third party software. You just need to tick the box in your Nvidia control panel that enables the functionality.
     
    L.Rawlins, Mar 12, 2008
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