All external monitor as first monitor

I have an external display connected to my laptop. The problem is that my computer seems to think that the second monitor which is connected to the computer is the primary monitor. I tried to change the monitors so that the laptop monitor is the main. It doesn't quite work... How can I solve this problem?

My system info:
Microsoft Windows XP
Media Center Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

Toshiba
Satellite
Intel (r) Core (TM) 2 CPU
T5200 @ 1.60 GHz
1.60 GHz 1.49 GB RAM.

Hi MicrobitMan,

I see that external monitor is set as main or monitor first. I'll help you with this problem.

1. What is the brand and model of the external screen?

2. what security software is installed on the computer?

Follow these steps and check.

1 right click on any location empty the window office. A context menu will appear. Choose "Properties". Click on the "Start" menu in the Windows taskbar and launch the control panel. Inside the Control Panel, select the function "display". A pop-up configuration window appears.

Tab 2 - Select "settings". It is the last label in a row of the options at the top of the display properties window.

3-view of setting up dual monitor in the window of the virtual workspace provided in tab settings in the display properties window. If two monitors are connected to the computer and work, they will appear in this window. The numbers '1' and '2' tagged each monitor.

4 - Click the monitor marked '2' in the virtual workspace window. Settings for that particular monitor become available.

5 - Place a check in the checkbox "Use this device as the primary monitor" located under the section virtual monitors on the settings tab workspace. The labels will pass until the display indicates now '1 '.

6 - Press the OK"" button. The settings take effect immediately and the primary and secondary monitors are switched.

Let us know if you need assistance with any windows problem. We will be happy to help you.

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