Microsoft KB Archive/303662

= A Disabled Secondary Monitor May Be Enabled If the Primary Monitor Resolution Is Changed and Then Cancelled =

Article ID: 303662

Article Last Modified on 3/2/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2

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This article was previously published under Q303662



SYMPTOMS
In Windows 2000, if you use multiple monitors with a disabled secondary monitor, the secondary monitor may become enabled if you change the screen resolution of the primary monitor, and then you cancel that setting.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, in the Display Properties dialog box, click to clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box to disable the secondary monitor. Or, you can right-click the monitor icon in the Display Properties dialog box, click to clear the Attached check box, and then click Apply to save the changes.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB303662

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