runescapeloser22 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I have my laptop, and I just got another external monitor to use as a second monitor. I got it all worked out and got everything set up, but I have a problem. When I close the lid on my laptop, the primary monitor switches over to the external monitor and messes up all my icons and window sizes. I want to be able to leave my computer on but have the laptop closed and the external monitor switched off (with the computer still running), and have everything to stay the same when I open my laptop and turn on the external monitor. Is this possible? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Operating system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElkNight Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I have my laptop, and I just got another external monitor to use as a second monitor. I got it all worked out and got everything set up, but I have a problem. When I close the lid on my laptop, the primary monitor switches over to the external monitor and messes up all my icons and window sizes. I want to be able to leave my computer on but have the laptop closed and the external monitor switched off (with the computer still running), and have everything to stay the same when I open my laptop and turn on the external monitor. Is this possible? Thanks!Try getting the program UltraMon, a setting in that will probably be able to fix it. 8,180WONGTONG IS THE BEST AND IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN ME#1 Wongtong stalker.Im looking for some No Limit soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runescapeloser22 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Oh sorry, I'm using Windows XP SP3. I'll check that program out jaerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Oh sorry, I'm using Windows XP SP3. I'll check that program out jaerk.Open up the Control Panel and select Power Options>Advanced and select from the menu, "when I close the lid of my portable computer," to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runescapeloser22 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Oh sorry, I'm using Windows XP SP3. I'll check that program out jaerk.Open up the Control Panel and select Power Options>Advanced and select from the menu, "when I close the lid of my portable computer," to sleep.The only option is Stand-By, and that isn't what I want to do :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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