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    Multiple Desktops

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hsbsitez, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. hsbsitez

    hsbsitez Notebook Enthusiast

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    I currently have ThinkPad T500. I connect it to my external monitor. I use the external monitor as the desktop, and have it extend the screen to the screen of my laptop.
    I would like to know if it is possible to have 2 different desktops on each screen. Just like on my external monitor, I would also like to have a taskbar on the screen for my laptop, so it will be easier for me to differentiate between as to which programs are on which screen.

    I am aware there is Vista/XP Virtual Desktop Manager , but not sure how to the desktop be on my other screen.
     
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  2. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't get it...do you want to dual screen or have 2 OS's. 2 pc's you want Virtual Machine. And for the taskbar on both screens you want ultramon.
     
    McGrady, Mar 8, 2009
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    hsbsitez Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks. I have found ultramon to be useful.
    Now I need to figure out if I can also have a start button on the second display, as well as the desktop icons.

    Also, when I open an application, it opens in the desktop where I launched it from.
     
    hsbsitez, Mar 8, 2009
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Some do, Some don't.
     
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  5. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is a program that does a fake start bar but i forgot what it was.
    And yea, windows "remembers" what window it was last on. i believe you can change that function as well, but once again i forgot. lol
     
    McGrady, Mar 8, 2009
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