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    Can I hookup a pc tower to my inspiron

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by waytoodeep03, Jan 23, 2007.

  1. waytoodeep03

    waytoodeep03 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wanted to know if its possible to hookup my desktop and have the information displayed on the monitor of my inspiron 9300? I dont have a monitor for the tower as it broke
     
    waytoodeep03, Jan 23, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    there is a software product, I think it might even be free that will let you use a laptop as a secondary display, but I cant think of the name of it, I have a decent 17" crt I'm trying to get rid of, if you would have anyway to pick it up your welcome to it, shipping it probably wouldnt be worth the cost though
     
    Iceman0124, Jan 23, 2007
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    Yes, it's possible with VNC.
     
    Milky Way, Jan 23, 2007
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    Are both the laptop and the desktop on a local area network? Are both systems Windows XP? If so, use Remote Desktop Connection.
     
    WackyT, Jan 23, 2007
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    Remote desktop is a easier option
     
    gridtalker, Jan 23, 2007
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    How do I use this if I dont have a monitor for my desktop? I just need to get the files off that computer onto my laptop.
     
    waytoodeep03, Mar 13, 2007
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    Is the desktop setup for sharing on a wired network?
     
    WackyT, Mar 13, 2007
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