I really think that you need 2 video cards in order to have 2 monitors showing differents things. So unless you have 2 video cards into your laptop, you won't be able to do it!


>Hello,
>
>I am trying to setup the dual screen function of XP in order to have a larger desktop across 2 screens: my main laptop screen and another one attached to the laptop. Currently, both screens are showing the same damn thing!
>I tried to follow the Windows help instruction but I don't get the 2 screens in the display configuration.
>I am using a ACER TravelMate 525TXV.
>
>Any suggestion ? Should it work with a normal laptop ?
>
>Thanks
>Eric