My PC "think that" there a second monitor which is the main (but it isn't), how to undo that?

I managed to set my main screen for a second non-existent monitor.  When I start my PC, the "secondary" monitor is the external monitor only connected to the PC, but the main office is LEFT more non-existent "primary" monitor (all my icons and the start menu are there as well - but I can't get to one of them).  If I right click on desktop to the secondary monitor (the monitor physical only), I can click on 'settings', but I only get the hourglass, which disappears after a few moments.  I presume that the video display settings applet opens on the primary monitor does not exist, but I can't seem to him.  I spent some time trying to 'capture' and move, but it's just frustrating and useless unfortunately.  Now...  I start in safe mode and go into the video settings, but there is no option for a second monitor. So, I have an amendment to the resolution of the screen available only in the hope that will force a change when I reboot, save and restart right of Windows XP.  When starting, the main office is always on the wrong monitor.  I've been asking questions already ;-)

1. can I plug a second monitor? I can't because there is no other VGA connector on the machine, but there is a header on the System Board - however, it is disabled in the BIOS...
2. don't reset the BIOS?  I did, I have reset several times, and there is no effect.
3. do I tried another monitor to rule out the possibility of H/W failure any?  I have and get the same results.

Is there a way to simply put the display back set to 'normal '?  Unfortunately, without a solution for this, the machine useless.  I'm puzzled.

Thank you!

-Matt

Hello

1. using two monitors at the same time?
 
2. you are using a desktop or laptop computer?
3. What is the brand and model of graphics / monitors multiple supported card?
Please follow the links below to solve the problem.
How to configure and use multiple monitors in Windows XP
Overview of multiple monitors (change the primary monitor)
Method 2
Resources for troubleshooting problems in Windows XP
Hardware requirements for the display Support in Windows XP
I hope this helps.

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