Need some help with a dual monitor (lcd/crt) setup

[Azndude51]

Right now, I have a LCD and CRT in a "Dualview" setup under the Nvidia control panel. The LCD is my primary. I want to run a game in 1600x1200, so I want to use the CRT, how do I make the game run in the CRT w/out making it my primary?

 

[Randum]

sometimes the game will let you define which monitor it uses, then it should work-did it with fear and bf2

 

[Maxspeed996]

Originally posted by: Randum
sometimes the game will let you define which monitor it uses, then it should work-did it with fear and bf2

If it doesn't , I think the only thing you can do is go into the control panel , and flip the settings real quick to make it the primary before you play your game.
I run a dual monitor setup myself , and before I play Oblivion , I Jump into the control panel to disable the second monitor. It takes 5 seconds. Just somthing you might have to deal with in order to have your cake and eat it too...

 

[kuya1284]

The way I deal with this is as follows:

- My LCD is setup to be my primary monitor (according to Windows) such that my Taskbar and Start menu appear on it.
- My CRT is setup as my secondary for games and is handled by using a program called UltraMon.

So download UltraMon, install it, and reboot if needed. Once you're back, right click on the UltraMon icon on the System Tray, and click the first option (I think it says Device Properties. I can't tell right now because I'm at work). Click on the image that represents your CRT. On the right side, you'll see a checkbox titled "Make Primary" or something to that effect. Click OK.

Now whenever you open a game, it should launch in your CRT.

Hope this helps.