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    XP Device Manager - Monitors

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lordnikon, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    So I installed XP Pro and under Device Manager > Monitors I get two default monitors and one plug and play monitor. I tried to uninstall the default monitors but when I restart the system, they re-appear again.

    Anyone know why there are two default monitors listed there?! I thought there should only be one plug and play monitor.

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    lordnikon, Oct 2, 2007
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  2. L.Rawlins

    L.Rawlins Notebook Evangelist

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    I've seen this before, and I couldn't get my head around it then either. But then I figured, 'Hey, the systems working as it should... and I'm not actually experiencing any problems with my setup, so I'll just shrug it off and leave it alone.'

    Worked for me. :)
     
    L.Rawlins, Oct 2, 2007
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    kkkrisss Newbie

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    Same for me. I guess it is the OS because Vista users have only one PnP monitor.
     
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  4. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    I did a bit of reading on Dell forums and I learned it is actually normal. The reason there are two default monitors is because it denotes (2 outputs) i.e. one for VGA out and the other I think HDMI. The plug and play monitor denotes the internal LCD screen.

    Total = 3
     
    lordnikon, Oct 2, 2007
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  5. Dell C.A.

    Dell C.A. Company Representative

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    Hi,

    My name is Rick and I am a part of Dells Online Community outreach team. Normally there will be multiple devices showing under monitor if your system has multiple outputs, or a notebook with an LCD and a monitor output.

    This is completely normal and does not impede the function of the system.

    If you have any other questions please let me know.

    Rick
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    Beaten to the punch.

    The Dell Community Forums are a good place to get information, I will have to get on them for getting the answer out before I could.
     
    Dell C.A., Oct 2, 2007
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