Dual Monitors Windows 7

I have Windows 7 and recently got a second monitor.  I hooked up both monitors and they mirror each other.  Everything online says to 

go to the New Display Detected to set up the second monitor but the NEW DISPLAY DETECTED option does not show up in my Control Panel Display Options.

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Hi,

These should help you set up multiple monitors.

How to Setup Dual Monitors in Windows 7
http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-7/how-to-setup-dual-monitors-in-windows-7/

Two monitors are better than one
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/organization/twomonitors.aspx

Work and play better with multiple monitors
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/work-and-play-better-with-multiple-monitors

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

Multiple monitors : frequently asked questions.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-vista/Multiple-monitors-frequently-asked-questions

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right.


Rob Brown - past Microsoft MVP - Windows Insider MVP 2016 - 2021
Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Last updated April 21, 2025 Views 377 Applies to: