How to set primary monitor in extended desktop

Recently upgraded to Windows 7. I have a thinkpad t60 with mini port replicator. I am trying to use the extended desktop. I have an external monitor to my left and thinkpad on my right. I can't just to get extended working with my pad desktop think as primary monitor, so I have to keep moving all my icons to the external display to the left (and in front of me). How can I keep the prospect even monitors but just do my external monitor my primary monitor? Note I tried dragging the monitors in the window "Change the appearance of screens", but my cursor then moves in front of the prospect.

Hello
 
Here's how you can do this:
a. right-click on an empty space on the desktop and click on the screen resolution.
b. at the top, you will see the current main screen with the Start Menu in the lower left.
NOTE: If you are unsure which monitor who is, then click on the button to display the number on the screen to match with identity.
c. at the top, click on the numbered display device (ex: monitor, projector or TV HDMI) you want to make your primary display to have its established border highlight.
d. check the brand that my hand display and click OK to apply.
NOTE: You will notice that when you check this box, the Menu start now we in this numbered display.
 
I hope this helps.

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