how do i hook my laptop up to a monitor without having to use safemode?

Question

when i plug my laptop into a monitor i have too press f8 and when i try to start it normally it doesnt work, it makes me start it in safe mode is there any other way i can start it, or something i can do to stop it from being in safe mode?

Answer 1

I would advise waiting until your computer has booted to hook the monitor up to it. Then from there it depends on which Operating System you're using.



In Windows Vista open Personalization in the Control Panel and then click Display Settings. In Windows XP open the Display icon in the Control Panel and then click the Settings tab.



Here you will be able to configure projector settings, and use it either as a second display or to display what’s currently being shown on your computer. This second option is usually the default setting.



If you are using a laptop and it is connected to a dock, this may cause problems with the projector being recognized correctly. In this case, disconnect your laptop from the dock before connecting a projector.

Answer 2

It sounds like your laptop is missing its display drivers. To figure out the type of display drivers your laptop requires simply click the start menu at the bottom right and then right-click on “computer” or “my computer”, if you’re still using xp, if you’re using vista, then upgrade lol. Once the menu comes up click on manage. Once the computer management menu has appeared, click on device manager and then click on display adapters. The name of your adapter should be there. Simply Google that [the name of your graphics card] make sure you get the one that is designed for your operating system whether it’s a 32-bit operating system or 64-bit operating system. Once you have your display drivers installed you should be all set. However if you are still getting the same error or the same problem attempt to boot up the computer without pressing the f8 key. And attempt to use the monitor once the operating system is loaded. If you’re using Windows 7 you can simply right-click on the yellow triangle at the bottom right and select troubleshooting and Windows 7 will to fix this problem for you. Or show you the way to fix it.



If none of this works for you google the issue you’re having, (include in the google search you’re computer model and the error: i.e. HP Pavilion model *, monitor issues, display issues).

Comb thought the results if you don’t find a fix that way revise you’re search keywords and attempt a new search. Odd’s are that you’re not the first person out of the billions on the web to have this issue and post about it.

Answer 3

i'm assuming that your workstation has a VGA port on the back which has offered you the flexibility to plug the workstation into the video show... You reported you notice the abode windows brand on the show screen and then it is going into skill keep mode... take a seem at your workstation keyboard, on Dell laptops, i understand the biggest command is "function + F8" -- this toggles between 3 show modes. a million.) The workstation liquid crystal show 2.) the exterior VGA port 3.) the two. some laptops won't do the two yet oftentimes if it has a VGA port you may substitute between the liquid crystal show or VGA video show. seem on your workstation keyboard for a image of a pair of video show units or probable a key that asserts "CRT/liquid crystal show" or some thing like that... Like I mentioned, oftentimes that is a combination of keys like function+F8. you may desire to have the potential to apply a video show with out situation. yet another area of ascertain out as quickly as you get into abode windows is the skill innovations communique container interior the administration panel (abode windows XP). opt for the progressed tab. interior the "skill Buttons" area, you have the potential to confirm what the show does once you close the workstation lid... you may opt for "Do no longer something" and you will have the potential to have the workstation lid closed and use the video show show. Hook up an exterior keyboard and mouse and you would be set.

Answer 4

plug in the monitor after you boot into windows, when in the Desktop right click on properties and add the monitor to extend to the extra monitor.

Answer 5

plugging/unplugging a device like a monitor can ruin it cant it? you have to cut the power before you do.