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Using laptop screen as monitor for PC?

schrodie
schrodie Posts: 8,410 Forumite
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The monitor I use for my PC is broken so I was thinking (until I get a replacement monitor) can I use the screen on my Laptop as a monitor for my PC using a VGA lead between the PC and the laptop?

If it can be done how do I configure the laptop which is running on Windows 7?

Thanks

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  • pogofish
    pogofish Posts: 10,853 Forumite
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    You cant.

    however, you could possibly use remote access/desktop software to control the PC from your laptop if the PC goes online as soon as you switch it on.
  • schrodie
    schrodie Posts: 8,410 Forumite
    Many thanks.

    Off to PC World then!!
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,326 Forumite
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    Windows has a built-in remote desktop facility.
    But unfortunately you would need the PC up with a usable display to be able to configure it.
  • mirrel
    mirrel Posts: 2 Newbie
    All wrong dudes!

    This is the right solution: Google for "MaxiVista"

    Does exactly what the poster asks for. Enjoy.
  • Mista_C
    Mista_C Posts: 2,202 Forumite
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    mirrel wrote: »
    All wrong dudes!

    This is the right solution: Google for "MaxiVista"

    Does exactly what the poster asks for. Enjoy.

    The OP would need to install the software on the PC without a display in order to use the laptop as a second monitor, at least according to the MaxiVista website.

    Not that effective when you've have no screen to see what you're doing.
  • sillygoose
    sillygoose Posts: 4,795 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Have you no LCD TV's anywhere in the house? every single one I have seen has a VGA PC input on it, just plug the computer into that for now!
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