Comments on: Using Media Center with Two Displays http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/ Windows Vista and Windows 7 Help Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:48:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Gassman http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-94249 Gassman Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:38:46 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-94249 I love you NUBBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. :) YUPIIIIIIIIIIII That's the way it work. easy and simple, as every nice things in the world I love you NUBBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. :) YUPIIIIIIIIIIII That’s the way it work. easy and simple, as every nice things in the world

]]> By: Silv http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-94202 Silv Sun, 16 May 2010 21:41:49 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-94202 Indeed, the shift+windows, or alt+windows will escape the mouse, it may be different on your pc/laptop; for me on Win7ultimate on my Acer the shift+windows method works best. From what I read about the mouse traping... Microsoft claims its a security issue when WMC runs full screen which is why they don't allow the mouse to escape to other monitors. Personally I think this is just another stonewall tatic. Indeed, the shift+windows, or alt+windows will escape the mouse, it may be different on your pc/laptop; for me on Win7ultimate on my Acer the shift+windows method works best. From what I read about the mouse traping… Microsoft claims its a security issue when WMC runs full screen which is why they don’t allow the mouse to escape to other monitors. Personally I think this is just another stonewall tatic.

]]> By: Nubble http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-94190 Nubble Thu, 06 May 2010 14:42:55 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-94190 I'll second that. To summarize: 1. Maximize Windows Media Center on the monitor(or tv) you would like to view it on. 2. Press the windows key (aka the button that brings up the start menu). 3. Move the mouse onto your primary monitor (ie, the other monitor that you are working on). 4. Click anywhere on the primary monitor. 5. Voila - you are now free to work whilst watching tv/films! Hope this helps! I’ll second that.

To summarize:

1. Maximize Windows Media Center on the monitor(or tv) you would like to view it on.

2. Press the windows key (aka the button that brings up the start menu).

3. Move the mouse onto your primary monitor (ie, the other monitor that you are working on).

4. Click anywhere on the primary monitor.

5. Voila – you are now free to work whilst watching tv/films!

Hope this helps!

]]> By: Poopstar http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-87263 Poopstar Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:07:20 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-87263 or you could just alt tab or hit the window key, and then you can move your mouse to the other screen just fine and do what you want, but every time you click on media center again it'll trap your mouse again, extremely annoying, but managable. it would be nice for microsoft to do something about this, =\ or you could just alt tab or hit the window key, and then you can move your mouse to the other screen just fine and do what you want, but every time you click on media center again it’ll trap your mouse again, extremely annoying, but managable. it would be nice for microsoft to do something about this, =\

]]> By: number_one http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-26466 number_one Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:29:14 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-26466 The poster who mentioned "The Maximizer" program got its name wrong. It's called the Maxifier. Google that and it should come up as one of the top links. The poster who mentioned “The Maximizer” program got its name wrong. It’s called the Maxifier. Google that and it should come up as one of the top links.

]]> By: Tim B http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-25382 Tim B Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:47:15 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-25382 The workaround is to move MC to whichever monitor you want it on while it's windowed, ALT+ENTER to full screen it, and then hit the window key (or ALT+TAB). Mouse becomes free until you next click anything on MC (but you can just window key again to get out again). What's silly though is that MS ignore this problem. Windows Media Player has a multimonitor problem too, where when full screened, it will leave window borders on the next monitor. MS need to wake up to the multimonitor days. 2+ screens isn't just for high end custom systems anymore. Even most Linux apps have considered multiple monitor bugs as semi-serious for 10 years. The workaround is to move MC to whichever monitor you want it on while it’s windowed, ALT+ENTER to full screen it, and then hit the window key (or ALT+TAB). Mouse becomes free until you next click anything on MC (but you can just window key again to get out again).

What’s silly though is that MS ignore this problem. Windows Media Player has a multimonitor problem too, where when full screened, it will leave window borders on the next monitor.

MS need to wake up to the multimonitor days. 2+ screens isn’t just for high end custom systems anymore. Even most Linux apps have considered multiple monitor bugs as semi-serious for 10 years.

]]> By: synapze http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-22949 synapze Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:02:20 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-22949 oh yea, but you'll probably have to do that each time you run Windows Media Center.... oh yea, but you’ll probably have to do that each time you run Windows Media Center….

]]> By: synapze http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-22948 synapze Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:00:25 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-22948 I run Windows Vista Home Premium. I have all updates installed as of today (as far as I know). This works for me, I haven't tested this on other Vista systems. Run Windows Media Center full screen. Just press the 'windows' button and your start menu will pop up. Now your cursor will move back to your main display and will move back to the 2nd display as well from now on. Hope this works for other people. I run Windows Vista Home Premium. I have all updates installed as of today (as far as I know). This works for me, I haven’t tested this on other Vista systems. Run Windows Media Center full screen. Just press the ‘windows’ button and your start menu will pop up. Now your cursor will move back to your main display and will move back to the 2nd display as well from now on. Hope this works for other people.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-21083 Lisa Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:05:14 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-21083 I cannot de-maximize my media center it is either full screen or totally minimized. How do I fix that? I cannot de-maximize my media center it is either full screen or totally minimized. How do I fix that?

]]> By: Mr. Q http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-15937 Mr. Q Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:19:50 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-15937 Ryan, Can you send me "The Maximizer" program. I'm having trouble finding it. Thanks, Q qduong00@gmail.com Ryan,

Can you send me “The Maximizer” program. I’m having trouble finding it.
Thanks,
Q
qduong00@gmail.com

]]> By: ryan http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-13757 ryan Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:41:53 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-13757 I found a program called "The Maximizer" It makes windows think MCE is running windowed so you can move the mouse freely, But it runs MCE in full screen. I found a program called “The Maximizer” It makes windows think MCE is running windowed so you can move the mouse freely, But it runs MCE in full screen.

]]> By: David http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-9979 David Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:39:00 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-9979 Sorry to be antagonistic, but the MCE for Vista does allow for the cursor to be used between two screens. One of the latest updates have taken that capability away. I myself have experienced the problem and Microsoft Help says an update for the optimization of Vista removes that capability due to many other users complaining about their computer usage rising above 50%. Sorry to be antagonistic, but the MCE for Vista does allow for the cursor to be used between two screens. One of the latest updates have taken that capability away. I myself have experienced the problem and Microsoft Help says an update for the optimization of Vista removes that capability due to many other users complaining about their computer usage rising above 50%.

]]> By: Mikey http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-5232 Mikey Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:33:56 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-5232 I have found a method work around this. Basically you first open the app you want to use. Then maxmise MCE. Now press alt+windows key to switch you your app now the mouse will become free whilst still viewing MCE. Enjoy ;) I have found a method work around this.

Basically you first open the app you want to use. Then maxmise MCE. Now press alt+windows key to switch you your app now the mouse will become free whilst still viewing MCE.

Enjoy ;)

]]> By: Brian http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-3572 Brian Mon, 21 May 2007 01:37:52 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-3572 I know how to do this. It's simple and I have been using this method for a few weeks now! It's simple! On your secondary monitor, de-maximize media center so it is just a window, and is NOT in full screen. Then resize it by clicking the corners of the window to fit the size of your second monitor. Then, you will be able to easily swich between Media Center and other programs you have open On your computer. I also installed another program to allow me to put the media center task from the task bar on the second monitor as well to make it seem as if it is not even open on the first monitor. I hope this helps. Email me at CleaverStyle@Gmail.com if you have any questions. Brian I know how to do this. It’s simple and I have been using this method for a few weeks now!

It’s simple! On your secondary monitor, de-maximize media center so it is just a window, and is NOT in full screen. Then resize it by clicking the corners of the window to fit the size of your second monitor. Then, you will be able to easily swich between Media Center and other programs you have open On your computer. I also installed another program to allow me to put the media center task from the task bar on the second monitor as well to make it seem as if it is not even open on the first monitor. I hope this helps. Email me at CleaverStyle@Gmail.com if you have any questions.

Brian

]]> By: jorge luis http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-867 jorge luis Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:23:50 +0000 http://www.vistaclues.com/reader-question-using-media-center-with-two-displays/#comment-867 i have a problem with vista media center after a few weeks running smooth ..sudenly when i try to see a video gives me a vdeo error message ...restart the windows media center i do that but still the problem ...i can reinstall vista again but i want to save all the time ..any help please ? i have a problem with vista media center after a few weeks running smooth ..sudenly when i try to see a video gives me a vdeo error message …restart the windows media center i do that but still the problem …i can reinstall vista again but i want to save all the time ..any help please ?

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