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    dual monitor + fullscreen apps

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tyeh26, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. tyeh26

    tyeh26 Notebook Geek

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    Hey,

    How do you open a full screen app ( like a game ) in the non-primary monitor?

    I'm running vista home premium 32bit. I'm pretty sure this is do-able by messing with the address of the shortcut used to open the app right?

    if the address is "c:\program files\game\game.exe" how would i modify it?

    thanks all.
     
    tyeh26, Oct 17, 2007
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    tyeh26 Notebook Geek

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    anyone?!?!
     
    tyeh26, Oct 17, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Welcome to Windows not working properly with multiple monitors. Unfortunately, I know of no way to do that. You just need to change the primary monitor from your driver settings. You can't change the shortcut... the problem is that most graphics cards and drivers will only do acceleration and overlay on the primary display.
     
    Pitabred, Oct 17, 2007
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