Extended Desktop on ME

Falcon-v · 05-30-2009, 03:32 PM

Does ME support extended desktop, and if no, is there a way of adding this feature?

**blah789** · 05-30-2009, 04:42 PM

I think multiple monitor support was added to Windows since Windows 98. I don't know if this entailed just mirroring the desktop, or if you could also use extended desktop. I think the way to find out is to try it.

Falcon-v · 05-30-2009, 07:09 PM

I was only able to mirror the desktop. There was no feature that allowed me to extend the desktop like in XP. If anybody knows if this feature can be added to ME, please let me know.

**OldGrayGary** · 05-31-2009, 02:51 AM

Hi all

Check in the advanced settings areas of your graphics driver. For video cards that are dual-monitor capable, both ATi and nVidia have been providing both extended desktops and virtual desktops for a while now (though I've yet to try the features myself). I've heard of difficulties with differing versions of drivers as far as the screen resolutions supported - this can complicate the extended desktop features of the drivers. Even though there can be difficulties, I've seen threads that mention succesful extended desktops using an ATi card in Windows Me. Try the support website for your video card's vendor for more information.

Best of luck
. . . Gary

Jlp1928 · 06-01-2009, 06:04 AM

Hi Falcon (and Gary)

As usual Gary is 100% correct. I have several Matrox Millennium G450 Dual Head Video Boards. The standard driver for that board does indeed have the ability to do what you want.

Good Luck, Jim

05-30-2009, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Falcon-v Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Extended Desktop on ME Does ME support extended desktop, and if no, is there a way of adding this feature?

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blah789 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,304 OS: Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP3	Re: Extended Desktop on ME I think multiple monitor support was added to Windows since Windows 98. I don't know if this entailed just mirroring the desktop, or if you could also use extended desktop. I think the way to find out is to try it. Last edited by blah789; 05-30-2009 at 04:48 PM.

05-30-2009, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Falcon-v Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Extended Desktop on ME I was only able to mirror the desktop. There was no feature that allowed me to extend the desktop like in XP. If anybody knows if this feature can be added to ME, please let me know.

05-31-2009, 02:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
OldGrayGary Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 2,240 OS: Windows 98se/2000/XP/Vista	Re: Extended Desktop on ME Hi all Check in the advanced settings areas of your graphics driver. For video cards that are dual-monitor capable, both ATi and nVidia have been providing both extended desktops and virtual desktops for a while now (though I've yet to try the features myself). I've heard of difficulties with differing versions of drivers as far as the screen resolutions supported - this can complicate the extended desktop features of the drivers. Even though there can be difficulties, I've seen threads that mention succesful extended desktops using an ATi card in Windows Me. Try the support website for your video card's vendor for more information. Best of luck . . . Gary __________________

06-01-2009, 06:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jlp1928 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 440 OS: Win98, XP, 2000	Re: Extended Desktop on ME Hi Falcon (and Gary) As usual Gary is 100% correct. I have several Matrox Millennium G450 Dual Head Video Boards. The standard driver for that board does indeed have the ability to do what you want. Good Luck, Jim