Duel Screens using MediaCenter in Full Screen, How to use both screens

kev0

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I use 2 screens with my system. I also, use media center a lot. Usually, when you put media center in full screen mode, you can only use the one monitor. Now sometimes I can use both screens at the same time, even though media center is in full screen. How can I make that permanent? I'm actually watching media center in full screen on my second monitor and typing this on my browser in my main monitor. My remote still works while I am using this too! I would love to make this permanent! Anyone even know what I am talking about? I'm having a hard time explaining it. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advanced! -Kevin
 

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The only way I have beenn able to do that is with a software called The Maxifier
 

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I am also running a quasar gamatron flux capacitor with twin pulse tronic phasers......jk, I have no such stuff.
Is the program anygood?
 

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Windows 7 Pro 64bitIntel Core i724gb DDR3Nvidia
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 8700
OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7
Memory
24gb DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual 27inch Dell Ultrasharp Monitors
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
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500gb Samsung Evo SSD and 3gb Seagate Momentus HDD
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Dell Premium Multimedia Keyboard
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Dell Premium Mouse
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I found that if you resize the media centre to just be the monitor size but not fully open on the monitor. You can then use the other monitor
 

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I found a way, you'll kick yourself when I tell you....

Put Media Center in full screen on which ever monitor, then Press the 'Windows Key' to move the cursor off that screen!! ;)

Its not perfect but it will do!!
 

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I had been using media center without using the full screen feature to use both screens at the same time. I am now kicking myself, as I described before, I was able to have media center full screened and use the other screen "sometimes". Now that Anthony has pointed out the trick, I now realize, that is what I had accidentally been doing when this happened. Thank you very much Anthony. Consider this problem solved! "]
 

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Windows 7 Pro 64bitIntel Core i724gb DDR3Nvidia
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 8700
OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7
Memory
24gb DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual 27inch Dell Ultrasharp Monitors
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
500gb Samsung Evo SSD and 3gb Seagate Momentus HDD
Keyboard
Dell Premium Multimedia Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Mouse
Internet Speed
10mbps
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Your Welcome Kevin ;)
 

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MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1AMD FX(tm)-6100 Six-Core Processor Socket AM3...8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-...NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD FX(tm)-6100 Six-Core Processor Socket AM3+ (942)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX (AM3r2)
Memory
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-36) 1.5Volts
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
shimian (1920x1080@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
OCZ-AGIL ITY3 SATA Disk Device 120GB
PSU
Corsair TX 750
Case
Corsair
Cooling
WaterCooled
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired
Mouse
Logitech USB Optical TiltWheel Mouse
Internet Speed
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 20MB*1MB
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
150GB Internal Hard Drive for Backing Up Important Files -
Hauppauge Nova-DT Dual DVB-T Tuner Device (+IR) -
USB PC Camera with Mic (SN9C105)
Yes it is, I am using it now.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 UltimateIntel Core(TM)2 Quad- Q9550, 2.83GHz4GBATI Radeon HD4600
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gigabyte
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core(TM)2 Quad- Q9550, 2.83GHz
Motherboard
G31M-ES2L
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD4600
Sound Card
On Board:
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2223W, Acer AL1916
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050, 1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
160GB
350GB
250GB
250GB
PSU
600W
Case
Cooler Master
Keyboard
Microsoft Laser 6000
Mouse
Logitech Optical Trackman
Internet Speed
1.5MB
Other Info
I am also running a quasar gamatron flux capacitor with twin pulse tronic phasers......jk, I have no such stuff.
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