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I am using Virtual DJ. How can I get the program on one screen and something else on the other?

Configuring Dual Monitors

The configuration you need to sort out to use two monitors depends more on your computer and operating system than on the programs you want to use, like Virtual DJ. First of all, your computer itself will need to support dual monitors, as many newer models do without any additional hardware. You can check if your computer has one or more monitor connections on the back of the PC - the VGA, HDMI or DVI connectors are large, with screw pieces on each side and are the port used to plug in the monitor. If you have more than one of these ports, then you can try connecting a second monitor. If not, you will need to see about outfitting your computer with a video adapter to share the one port you do have. In this case, take your computer specifications to a computer shop and consult with a technician. If you’re using a laptop, connection the second monitor to the VGA, HDMI or DVI on the back should be no problem.

Adjust Display Settings XP - Extend Desktop

Once connected, you need to configure the two monitors. Reboot your computer so that it can recognize the new monitor, and then adjust your display settings in Windows XP like this:

1. Click Start, then Control Panel
2. Choose Appearances and Themes, then Display
3. A Display Properties dialog box will open, choose the Settings tab
4. Click to select the monitor icon numbered 2 - you can drag and drop to position them in alignment with the physical monitors
5. Then, click to check the box beside Extend My Windows Desktop onto this Monitor
6. Click Apply, then OK

Adjust Display Settings Vista - Extend Desktop

If you are using Windows Vista, follow these directions to adjust the display settings:

1. Connect the monitor, then reboot the computer
2. Right click the desktop, choose Personalize
3. At the bottom, click to open the Display settings
4. Drag and drop to positions the numbered monitor icons
5. Click to choose monitor 2 - the additional monitor
6. Click to check the box beside Extend the Desktop onto this Monitor
7. Click Apply, then OK

Drag and Drop Programs

Now you can drag and drop your programs across the extended desktop to one or the other monitor. This should allow you to display whatever program combinations you want. Good luck!