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I think Microsoft wants me to pay for a dual monitor setup for my Acer Netbook (I get it for free with Unbuntu Netbook remix).
I'd be willing to upgrade but I wouldn't put it past them to make me believe paying to have Windows 7 upgraded will let me use my netbook's screen along with another monitor when in fact it won't.
Has anyone upgraded their netbook to Windows 7? Can you have a dual monitor setup?
triplethreat78
Posted 2011-01-28T00:41:57.923
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Upgrading to at least Home Basic should give you multiple monitor support. According to this post on the Microsoft forums, starter is the only version without support for it.
I would first make sure you can use both monitors with netbook remix. Some netbooks with a VGA output have hardware limitations that will disable the built in screen when an external monitor is plugged in.
John T
Posted 2011-01-28T00:41:57.923
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Windows 7 Start Edition is limited to one monitor - you are correct. See here:
If you upgrade that restriction will be removed.
Trinitrotoluene
Posted 2011-01-28T00:41:57.923
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It is disabled on Windows 7 Starter edition (see this chart on Wikipedia).
As for the netbook running a bigger version of Windows, your mileage may vary, but it will be slower. Home Premium will get you multiple monitor support, but you may have to disable certain features.
Is Home Basic even available unless you're in an "emerging market"? – None – 2011-01-28T00:53:11.087
in my post I mention that I'm aware of dual monitor support in Ubuntu Remix. I'm dual booting W7S and UBNR 10.04 – triplethreat78 – 2011-01-28T00:54:51.740
@Randolph probably not. – John T – 2011-01-28T00:55:46.787
1@DJT I wasn't sure if you tested it by that statement. In that case you do not have the hardware limitation. – John T – 2011-01-28T00:57:05.960