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Old February 3rd 08, 11:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
Michigan_D
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Default Nvidia GeForce 8800GT and dual monitors not working

Yes, I tried all of the suggestions. I should have stated that the dual
monitors would stop working after going into sleep mode or when the pc was
turned off. The system would lose one of the two ViewSonic VP2030B monitors
which are connected via seperate DVI cables. Sometimes the pc would show 2
monitors; 1 as the ViewSonic at the correct resolution and the other as a non
pnp monitor with the resolution of 1024 x 768. I tried the 169.25 and 169.28
drivers in addition to replacing the video card.

That seemed to for a few days. Just to try it, I reloaded my pc as a dual
boot with XP and Vista. The monitors failed to load properly with either OS.
I returned the pc from the place I had it built. I am now awaiting a new
system from a different vendor. Wish me luck.

"Harm7" wrote:

On desktop right click and select Personalize at bottom.
Turn on all your displays.
Click on "Display Settings"
Will see "Monitor" Box and it should contain all the monitors connected to
your computer, for example mine shows 4 monitor boxes.
Main will be bright, others will be greyed somewhat, that means they are not
attached yet.
Go to one of the other monitors and right click on it, then select "attach".
Now you will see that monitor dialog brighten up, repeat for as many
monitors, then hit "Apply" at bottom.
Now you can click and drag your monitors how you want them to respond to
your mouse ie: Monitor 2 left of Main, move mouse left through main to get
over to monitor 2. Also can put one on top/bottom.
you should hit the "Identify" buttom to make sure you are moving the
appropriate monitor.

"Dave" wrote:

I have a GeForce 7800 GTX, with 2 LCD monitors (17"Planar PL170) + 19"
Gateway FPD1965) via DVI.

Forceware version 169.25

In nVidia Control Panel....
Display - Set up multiple displays
(.) Configured independently from each other (Dualview)



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"Michigan_D" wrote in message
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I am trying to use Extended desk top mode. I also tried using Nividia's
control panel both without success.

"Curious" wrote:

Are you trying to use Clone mode or Extended desk top mode?
"Michigan_D" wrote in message
news Hello everyone...

I seem to have a similiar problem. I'm running Vista Home Premium with
Nvidia GeForce 8800GT connected via DVI to two ViewSonic VP2030B
Monitors.
For some reason I cannot get them into dual mode. Any advice?