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Multiple Monitors Software

August 21, 2010 6:44:04 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I recently got upgraded my monitor, and rather than completely disconnect the second one, I decided to set myself up with a multiple monitor setup.  Unfortunately, the software support for this in windows is less than perfect.  I've found some software that does some of what I want (puts a taskbar on the second monitor, and the taskbar only displays the windows open on that monitor), but it isn't perfect, and it's only a 60 day trial.

Does SD put out any such software, especially with an eye towards having the second taskbar be skinned by the windowblinds software?  (Edit:  Or is there a way to get Windowblinds to skin the second taskbar on the second monitor?)

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Reply #1 August 21, 2010 7:10:32 PM
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yes, stardock does have software for this. https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/

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Reply #2 August 21, 2010 7:40:47 PM
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Quoting Nimbin,
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yes, stardock does have software for this. https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/

Actually, Multiplicity is good for controlling two computers from one KB and mouse, but not for multi monitor use. Multiplicity requires two machines, not just two monitors.

 

I use Display Fusion. It will allow a second, smart taskbar on display 2. Amongst other things.

And it has a direct connection to vladstudio for Vlad's awesome wallpapers!

http://www.displayfusion.com/

Narbytrout uses it too. I have Multiplicity Pro but it won't help here.

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Reply #3 August 21, 2010 9:18:15 PM
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Display Fusion appears to be similar to the software I'm already using, which (annoyingly) fails to be aware of windowblinds skinning.

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Reply #4 August 21, 2010 9:26:41 PM
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Which software are you using?

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Reply #5 August 21, 2010 10:10:00 PM
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Which software are you using?

Actual Multiple Monitors.  Costs about 30$, and I'm running the 60 day trial right now.

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Reply #6 August 21, 2010 10:39:28 PM
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Display Fusion appears to be similar to the software I'm already using, which (annoyingly) fails to be aware of windowblinds skinning.

Display Fusion as aware and uses the windowblind skin you are running....screenshot to follow.

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Reply #7 August 21, 2010 10:43:45 PM
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Notice the smart taskbar on the right display. Notice the mouseover preview. The smart taskbar has taskbar buttons and previews for any window open on said screen. This program rocks.

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Reply #8 August 22, 2010 12:27:24 PM
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I can't seem to get it to be aware of, and use, the windowblinds scheme I'm using.  Any ideas?

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Reply #9 August 22, 2010 12:33:15 PM
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I can't seem to get it to be aware of, and use, the windowblinds scheme I'm using.  Any ideas?

 

If you are running it, right click the systray icon, choose settings. Choose the taskbar tab and set it like the screenshot shows.

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Reply #10 August 22, 2010 12:35:44 PM
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It could be that you need the pro version to skin the second taskbar, dunno.

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Reply #11 August 22, 2010 12:39:42 PM
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Yes, it seems the pro version is required for theming.

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Reply #12 August 22, 2010 9:39:53 PM
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It could be that you need the pro version to skin the second taskbar, dunno.

They have a 30 day full trial. You fill out the form and they email you a key that unlocks the software for 30 days.

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Reply #13 August 22, 2010 9:43:30 PM
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I guess I should have known that, I just went pro to begin with. I tried the free version first. Thanks Lantec!

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Reply #14 August 22, 2010 10:36:23 PM
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I do have it set up that way, and it isn't properly screening.  Also, it's using the rather ugly windows-XP taskbar style, rather than the windows 7 icon-based approach.  Despite being a tad bit buggy (I think I just needed to reboot, honestly), Actual Multiple Monitors was probably a better piece of software.

 

I just wish SD released such software.

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Reply #15 August 23, 2010 12:25:12 AM
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I'm using Ultramon and it's quite nice.

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Reply #16 August 23, 2010 2:30:46 AM
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I'm using Ultramon and it's quite nice.

With windows 7?

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Reply #17 August 23, 2010 2:32:08 AM
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Ron Lugge, what OS are you running?

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Reply #18 August 23, 2010 6:42:15 AM
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I have used Ultramon for years, think back in the 1.0 version days.  If you know anything about Ultramon you know that is a very, very long time.  I recently switched to Display Fusion because the last time I checked Ultramon didn't have Windowblinds support for Windows 7.  I think Ultramon is better because it has a smaller footprint than Display Fusion, but DF has many additional feature that Ultramon does not.

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Reply #19 August 23, 2010 7:10:41 AM
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Looks like Ultramon added Win7 support in February with version 3.  http://www.realtimesoft.com/ultramon/

Haven't used any of these but they look interesting.

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Reply #20 August 23, 2010 7:57:42 AM
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Windowblinds support for Windows 7

While they do support Windows 7, they don't yet have support for Windowblinds under Windows 7.

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Reply #21 August 23, 2010 9:59:07 AM
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Also give a try to:

ZBar  http://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/zbar/index.html

and MultiMon Taskbar  http://www.mediachance.com/free/multimon.htm

 

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Reply #22 August 23, 2010 4:15:54 PM
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Quoting RedneckDude,
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Ron Lugge, what OS are you running?

Win7, Professional, 64x

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Reply #23 August 23, 2010 5:14:25 PM
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Quoting Ron Lugge,
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Quoting RedneckDude,
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Ron Lugge, what OS are you running?


Win7, Professional, 64x

 

Win 7, Home Prem. 64x  Here.

 

Still, I've checked all the above, Display Fusion is, by all counts, the best choice. It does the most, Win 7 support, Visual Style/Windowblinds support.

I have no problems with it at all.

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Reply #24 August 23, 2010 8:14:46 PM
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I've been using Ultramon on Win7 x64 and Windowblinds, haven't had any problems. But I'm only really using it to set different wallpapers, not the other features.

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Reply #25 August 23, 2010 10:12:50 PM
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I've been using Ultramon on Win7 x64 and Windowblinds, haven't had any problems. But I'm only really using it to set different wallpapers, not the other features.

 

I simply have to have the taskbar on each monitor.  But I see that it depends on what you need/want as to which is the best choice.

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