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    Games and Multiple Monitors

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xTank Jones16x, Oct 2, 2009.

  1. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    I run Dual Monitors on my computer, like alot of people.

    Only problem is, like playing Left 4 Dead, if I get a little to excited, and move to fast to the right, my mouse click my second monitor, minimizing the game.

    One of the guys I was playing with said he thought there was a program to help/fix that.

    Does anyone know of one, short of unplugging/turning off my monitor?
     
  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Why cant you not just turn off the monitor? Its really easy and takes 4 seconds.


    if not, just take the 20 seconds to right click your desktop, go to display properties and then turn off the desktop expansion.

    As for a program, the one program I know that does a lot of multi monitor stuff is called Ultramon. I am not sure if it can help you with what your wanting to do but it does have a lot of features.
     
  3. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    I usually have a walkthrough or codes on the second screen, which is mainly what I use it for.
     
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Try ultramon see if it has something to help.

    Or think outside the box, use the laptop as the 2nd screen so its independent, btw walkthroughs ruin the game! use it only if your really stuck.
     
  5. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    Haha. I only use them sometimes, but it's mainly for codes. (Spawning 10 Tanks on the innocent looking Francis, Bill, and Louis is oh so fun).
     
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    heh, I use my second monitor to play red alert 3 while I play L4D
     
  7. Necromas

    Necromas Notebook Deity

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    It shouldn't let your mouse leave the game if it's running fullscreen.