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Hi Everyone:
I am using dual monitors in Win XP Pro. I am using the ATI AIW 9600 128 with two Samsung 193v LCD's. How do I configure the set up to show my XP taskbar across both screens? Any help would be appreicated.
Thanks.

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Following 's original question and the points raised by , , and others, there are two practical ways people get a “taskbar on both screens” effect in an XP-era setup: make Windows treat both panels as one very wide desktop (span mode), or add a third‑party per‑monitor taskbar that reproduces Start/tray on each display. Span mode is available in some vendor control panels for XP and causes the taskbar to stretch across the combined desktop; third‑party packages create independent taskbars on each monitor with options for showing local or all windows. (nvidia.com)

If the goal is to move the single XP taskbar between screens (rather than duplicate it), change the primary display in Display Properties: open Properties → Settings, click Identify to confirm which monitor is which, click the monitor icon to select it, then enable “Use this device as the primary monitor” and Apply. Also drag the on‑screen monitor icons to match the physical alignment so windows and the pointer move predictably between screens. (ftp.zx.net.nz)

Troubleshooting notes that fill gaps in earlier replies: some graphics drivers expose span/clone/dualview modes in their control panels (choose span to get one big desktop), while other cards won’t let Windows swap the primary display (the “Use this device as the primary monitor” box can be disabled by hardware/driver limitations). If that box is greyed out, consult the video vendor’s control panel or updated drivers for options. Matching resolutions and refresh rates on both panels reduces odd cursor/wrapping behavior when using span. (learn.microsoft.com)

For a true mirrored taskbar experience (Start button, clock and tray on every monitor) try a modern multi‑monitor taskbar utility—they offer per‑monitor Start buttons, independent taskbars and many configuration modes so secondary taskbars show only local windows or mirror everything. Test compatibility with the card/driver in use before buying a license; many tools provide time‑limited trials. (displayfusion.com)

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Member Avatar for Zachery

i dont think that it does it by default to be honest with you....

and without my second monitor adaptor i cant see howto >.<

any reason you want it there?

Member Avatar for mikestrat6

you should be able to do it by setting the bottom of the screens to the same level. If that doesn't work try getting the ATI hydravision app, it has lots of features for dual monitors that aren't included in winxp.

Hi Everyone:
I am using dual monitors in Win XP Pro. I am using the ATI AIW 9600 128 with two Samsung 193v LCD's. How do I configure the set up to show my XP taskbar across both screens? Any help would be appreicated.
Thanks.

Member Avatar for JR85023

I am not sure if ATI can do it. However, on my NVIDIA it was just an option that I had to set on the driver software. In addition, do you have the latest catalyst drivers?

Member Avatar for alc6379

I've got an ATI 7500 64MB dual head. I'm not sure that you can do it, unless Hydravision has some features, I don't think that you can do it with an ATI card.

Member Avatar for spud8oy

Hi Everyone:
I am using dual monitors in Win XP Pro. I am using the ATI AIW 9600 128 with two Samsung 193v LCD's. How do I configure the set up to show my XP taskbar across both screens? Any help would be appreicated.
Thanks.

Hi
I dont know any way to set it up through windows but there is software available to download freely to mirror you're task bar and also extend it, I am using Ultramon http://www.realtimesoft.com/ultramon/download.asp. Only problem with it is that it does not mirror the start button or clock, only the taskbar. Im looking for something that will fully copy it so will post when i find it. Hope this helps

Member Avatar for Member #210412

it is related with graphic cards or their softwares..

microsoft windows has no support to extend your taskbar on two or more screen.

Member Avatar for donno92

your main options are "ultramon" and "multimon" multimon is free.

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