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Is it possible that I can get two different displays when I hook my laptop to a Projecter /LCD via a HDMI or a VGA cable that, I am able to continue doing my work and let a certain be displayed on the VGA or HDMI port. Is any scenario possible Kindly guide.

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Operating system? I think what you want is extend desktop, instead of clone desktop. – Rob Feb 22 '12 at 15:58
Windows XP or Windows 7. Both. Yes Extend a desktop, with different applications to be run and displayed only on respective desktop displays – aibk01 Feb 22 '12 at 16:04

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Short, simple answer is yes. Most laptops with multiple video-out support the ability to "Extend your desktop" allowing you to span your Windows (or Linux) across multiple monitors.

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Kindly walk me thriugh the procedure and the results I would have. – aibk01 Feb 22 '12 at 16:09
@aibk01 try this link: windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/… – Joshua Feb 22 '12 at 16:11
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actually this one is better: windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/… – Joshua Feb 22 '12 at 16:12

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