Question about dual monitor; One being a TV.?

Question

So, I haven't done this in awhile and I'm about to start again... Mainly I want to use dual-monitor, with one being my TV. I only want to use the TV for things like emulators and occasionally games; However the issue is I don't want to have to alt tab into the program for it to work... Is there anyway this to be possible with some program? I run Windows Vista. Tryin' to not have to build a miniature secondary system just to hook up to the TV.

I literally just want to be able to turn the TV to output 3; Open the program (ZSNES) something like that, pick up the controller (or someone else) and play while I do things on the computer.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Answer 1

Sorry, cannot be done because it requires too much interaction. Best you can do is to go into display properties and select a different profile when you want to use the TV.



Windows 7 makes this easier because of the Win+P key sequence which will let you dynamically switch monitor configuration to an external source.

Answer 2

unfortunately that is not possible, because that's the same thing as 2 separate pc or os system on at the exact time is what you are asking for. if you are doing something like a game or a website browser, someone else cant be doing anything on the other screen except things that auto play by itself with no interaction such as watching a movie. That is possible but for zsnes that isn't unless you wanna watch a video while your friend plays the game.

Answer 3

multiple liquid crystal show television have a pc jack. in simple terms seem at backs of tvs you want or study the specs to be certain if it has a VGA port. in case your pc has an HDMI out, you should use HD cables too.

Answer 4

with "extend" option from display properties, then run your game in windowed mode and just drag it over to the tv screen and then maximize it

Answer 5

Try with "extend" option from display properties.