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I think Microsoft wants me to pay for a dual monitor setup for my Acer Netbook (I get it for free with Unbuntu Netbook remix). I'd be willing to upgrade but I wouldn't put it past them to make me believe paying to have Windows 7 upgraded will let me use my netbook's screen along with another monitor when in fact it won't. Has anyone upgraded their netbook to Windows 7? Can you have a dual monitor setup?
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Upgrading to at least Home Basic should give you multiple monitor support. According to this post on the Microsoft forums, starter is the only version without support for it. I would first make sure you can use both monitors with netbook remix. Some netbooks with a VGA output have hardware limitations that will disable the built in screen when an external monitor is plugged in. | |||||||||||
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Windows 7 Start Edition is limited to one monitor - you are correct. See here: If you upgrade that restriction will be removed. | |||
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It is disabled on Windows 7 Starter edition (see this chart on Wikipedia). As for the netbook running a bigger version of Windows, your mileage may vary, but it will be slower. Home Premium will get you multiple monitor support, but you may have to disable certain features. | |||
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