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Dual Monitors under Windows 7

Have just upgraded to Windows 7 Premium from Vista. Can't get the Screensaver to come in on the second monitor which it did just fine before with different pictures coming up on both screens. Have read some of the previous threads on this subject which seem to suggest this is a Microsoft program error. Is anything being done or can someone point me to some independent software that will do the same job. Not keen on this though.  
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Hi BTClubman,

 

  • Does this happen with any particular screensaver or is it the same with all the screen savers?

However, you may follow the steps below and check if it helps and post back the result.

 

 

Method 1:

 

Duplicate the display settings and check if you can view the Screensaver in the extended monitor as well.

 

To change your display settings to extended

 

1.   Open Screen Resolution by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, clicking Adjust screen resolution.

 

2.   Click the drop-down list next to multiple displays, click Duplicate these display, and then click OK.

 

The Multiple displays option appears only when Windows detects more than one monitor connected to your PC.

 

Note:

 

o   If you don't see an option named Multiple displays in your display settings, then Windows isn't detecting a second monitor plugged into your desktop computer. Or, it is not detecting an external monitor plugged into your laptop. When Windows detects this monitor, it will appear in the drop-down list next to Display. If you don't see it listed there, try clicking Detect.

 

o   Make sure the monitor you want to extend your desktop to is turned on and plugged into the correct video port on your computer. You might also need to select the correct source labeled on your monitor's controls to ensure the monitor is using the correct video port. For more information, check the manual for your monitor or go to the manufacturer's website.

 

Refer the following link for more information:

 

Move windows between multiple monitors

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Move-windows-between-multiple-monitors

 

Method 2:

 

I would suggest you to check the display resolution set for both monitors. Make sure the screen resolution is the same on each display.

 

For more information, see: Getting the best display on your monitor

 

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Getting-the-best-display-on-your-monitor

 

Hope this helps. Let us know the result.

                                                               

Thanks and Regards,

 

Srinivas R

Microsoft Support.

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Last updated April 21, 2025 Views 3,802 Applies to: