dual screen toggle button question


  1. Posts : 8
    win 7 pro x64
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    dual screen toggle button question


    hi i'm asking this question here as i've browsed the forum and dont know which thread to post my dual screen question. i have a dual screen setup of my normal pc monitor and my tv which i only use when watching media files.

    my question, is their a registry shortcut or something (one-click) that i can put on the desktop to toggle my 2nd screen (tv) being active instead of having to right-click.. check.. apply wait and then apply all the time?
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  2. Posts : 2,259
    W7 Professional x64
       #2

    So, you want to turn a display off at the push of a button?
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  3. Posts : 8
    win 7 pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    yes, either a one button toggle or if that is not possible then two separate buttons. one to turn on and then one to turn off
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  4. Posts : 2,259
    W7 Professional x64
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    Have you looked into a KV KVM switch? Basically you step on it and it swaps your display. Or if you leave one end connected to nothing, turns it off.

    *NOTE: it's a KVM switch, not KV*
    Last edited by LiquidSnak; 08 Oct 2010 at 05:35. Reason: misspelled product
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  5. Posts : 8
    win 7 pro x64
    Thread Starter
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    will look into it, thank you
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  6. Posts : 2,259
    W7 Professional x64
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    If anyone knows of software, however, that's probably cheaper, but I love my KVM switch.
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  7. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
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    I have used desktop shortcuts to switch from dual to single monitors, and back to dual again.

    DisplaySwitch.exe /internal switches me to just my main monitor.
    C:\Windows\System32\DisplaySwitch.exe /internal

    DisplaySwitch.exe /extend switches me to dual displays.
    C:\Windows\System32\DisplaySwitch.exe /extend

    Have a look at this > Display Switch Shortcut - Create
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  8. Posts : 8
    win 7 pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    those are the shortcut switches that i was looking for, perfect! thank you :)
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  9. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
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    You're welcome, glad I could help.
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