How to Add or Switch a Display in Windows 7

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In order to connect a laptop or desktop to a television (or use a two-monitor display), Windows 7 must be configured to output to a different source or multiple sources. Here's how to do it:

Connect your computer and display device(s) to be hooked up.
Open the Start menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

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If both display devices are connected, you should see two displays show in the Display window. Activate both monitors and change if you would like the displays mirrored (both show the same thing) or extended (both displays combine as if they were one large monitor).

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Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 19:36

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