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    How do I find out what display I have in Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ajdude101, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. ajdude101

    ajdude101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Let's say I have a Dell laptop, and I want to know what brand the display is (for example AOU, LG, etc.) How do I go about this? Ty
     
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  2. Kocane

    Kocane Notebook Deity

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    Try and go to nvidia (presuming you have nvidia) control panel and then "Set up multiple displays". It should list which brand it is
     
    Kocane, Jan 21, 2010
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    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Han Bao Quan, Jan 21, 2010
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    bjcadstuff Notebook Consultant

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    I wasn't aware of pcwizard. In my Dell E6500 I went to hardware manager and under the display it had listed a model number, with "LG" in the model number signifying LG as the manufacturer.
     
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  5. weinter

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    Everest also works as well but PC Wizard is free.
     
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  6. Mastershroom

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    Just go to Device Manager, Monitors and select your display. Then under the Details tab, select "Hardware IDs" from the drop-down box. No need for third party software.
     
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    But you have to google the make...
     
    weinter, Jan 21, 2010
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    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    Doesn't work here, it only lists "MONITOR\MS_0000"
    (Generic PnP Monitor)
     
    Wolf04, Jan 21, 2010
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    Another option for finding those kinds of details in windows is the "System Information for Windows" tool (it's free). Here's the link: http://www.gtopala.com/

    Download the standalone English version to avoid having to install it, run it, go to "Video" and "Monitor."

    This tool also has a wealth of other information. It essentially does the same thing as the other programs mentioned here, but I believe that the other ones aren't portable.
     
    Ecar88, Jan 23, 2010
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