Dual display in Win 7

[johnb]

I have a desktop running Windows 7 Ultimate and a laptop running XP Pro. Is there any way to use the laptop as a second monitor? I know how to set it up physically but just don't know if the laptop has to be running the same OS or not.

 

[unifex]

Welcome to the Forums, John.

I believe that this CNET video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhGzTGzHwik explains how to do that.

Hope you find it helpful.

 

[johnb]

I appreciate the help and will try this oput but am still unsure if having different OS on the laptop and desktop will make any difference.
thanks