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    Using Laptop Monitor as Secondary

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by usapatriot, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Is it possible to use the display on my laptop as a secondary to my desktops display?

    1. I tried using Remote Desktop but obviously I don't think it will let me do that.

    2. I also tried using a program called Synergy but it would not work.

    Are there are other ways to accomplish this?
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I found a program called "Input Director" that allows me to move my mouse over to my laptop and use it however, once I transition the mouse I effectively gain control of my laptop. I don't want that. I just want to use it as an extended monitor to my desktop.
     
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  3. Ice Cold

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    go to more power option, mobiliy center, and connect display hit extend or replace.

    done
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I want to extended the display of my desktop, to my laptop, that would work if laptops had VGA ports that supported VGA in. But thanks!
     
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    Unfortunately, neither of those programs works with Aero, so it's not a perfect solution.
     
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    since you have thinkpad....

    1. press fn+f7 to go into display scheme
    2. click on manage schemes
    3. select extended display across notebook and monitor/projector
    4. click edit
    5. Under Display tab, choose "External Monitor/Projector" as Primary monitor.

    viola! :)
     
    username7, Oct 30, 2009
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