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I'm trying to connect my laptop (Windows XP) to a 32inch TV that I got over the holidays. As it is an older laptop it has no HDMI port so I can only connect it using a VGA cable. I can't find the correct resolution, and the display settings in XP don't go up to 1600x1280 (read somewhere else). But when I first power up my laptop the Windows XP loading screen comes up on the TV so I know its possible to do.
James Randle
Posted 2013-01-26T16:12:57.550
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James, you have your Tv selected as an extension display of your computer, or screen 2 instead of screen 1. Click the "identify" selection in your display settings. if a large number 2 shows on your TV, then just go to the selections and switch primary displays. When you have it correct, a large number 1 will show on your TV as well as all your icons.
user269560
Posted 2013-01-26T16:12:57.550
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Check your display settings, video driver, etc.
Sometimes within your display settings, it lets you choose which "monitor" to use, 1 or 2. Also, check the video driver to see what is the highest resolution you can use. In either case, the TV should allow you to use the lower resolution, especially if you are connected via a VGA cable. You could also try a S-Video cable.
We usually connect our old Gateway laptop with WinXP to our HDTV using a S-Video cable for video and RCA-splitter to the headphone jack to get sound.
slafat01
Posted 2013-01-26T16:12:57.550
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Well, I've manged to find the right resolution to get a crystal clear picture from the laptop on the Tv. The thing is that I can only get it to show the background picture and none of my icons appear or any of the windows that I then open thereafter. What am I doing wrong here? – James Randle – 2013-01-26T21:15:18.040