Second monitor via VGA cable

Helpmeimstuck · 11-06-2009, 08:00 AM

Hi. I have a desktop with a monitor and I want the image to be mirrored onto this LCD tv via a spare VGA slot on the back of the computer. I got the cable, plugged both ends in but no image is transferred. I played around wıth the monitor settings, tweaked the resolutions etc but nothing. Couldit be from the TV? Some help please!

Helpmeimstuck · 11-06-2009, 09:10 AM

Why the hell doesn't anyone reply ever.

G25r8cer · 11-06-2009, 09:20 AM

What OS are you using? You must change settings on the OS itself when adding monitors

Edit: Maybe b/c most people with fewer posts dont respond back

On that note Goodnight

Helpmeimstuck · 11-06-2009, 10:50 AM

My OS is Vista.

Other than the display settings what could I change?

tremmor · 11-06-2009, 01:42 PM

try installing ultramon.
this will do it for ya.
It will mirror or allow two separate views.

http://www.realtimesoft.com/ultramon/

11-06-2009, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Helpmeimstuck Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32	Second monitor via VGA cable Hi. I have a desktop with a monitor and I want the image to be mirrored onto this LCD tv via a spare VGA slot on the back of the computer. I got the cable, plugged both ends in but no image is transferred. I played around wıth the monitor settings, tweaked the resolutions etc but nothing. Couldit be from the TV? Some help please!

11-06-2009, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
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11-06-2009, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Helpmeimstuck Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32	Why the hell doesn't anyone reply ever.

11-06-2009, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Helpmeimstuck Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32	My OS is Vista. Other than the display settings what could I change?

11-06-2009, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
tremmor Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,819	try installing ultramon. this will do it for ya. It will mirror or allow two separate views. http://www.realtimesoft.com/ultramon/