Need Help Configuring Secondary Display

[Ragnar35]

I am having trouble setting up my laptop's secondary display. Here is what I have done so far:

1. I own a 1 year old Dell Inspiron 8600 w/ GeForce FX Go5200 graphics card, Windows XP Home.
2. I have gone into the display settings, and attempted to check the box that says "Extend my Windows Desktop Onto This Monitor" Each time I hit "Apply", the check mark is deleted from the check box.

I have tried to follow the instructions in the manual, without any luck. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Paul

[gduns - with the Lord]

Try having the second monitor attached to the laptop, and on when you boot up the computer. You should have a display as you are booting up.

[Ragnar35]

I tried that - it doesn't work. Thanks!

Paul

[DJYale]

Did you download and install the latest drivers for the card?

[Ragnar35]

Yes -

I get a blank blue screen on my monitor, and when I open Hoster, that doesn't change - I just can't get the hoster screen to play on the tv.

Paul

[Beavis]

did you try dragging the screen off to the right ? or double clicking the screen ?