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PvtPyle
02-10-2008, 15:11
Does anyone know of how I can extend the Windows taskbar to reach across two screens? Don't mind using a 3rd party app to do it if it is not native to Windows (can't find any setting that will do it!) so long as it is freeeeeware.

TIA.
divine
02-10-2008, 15:14
UltraMon

Best bit of MultiScreen software you'll find.
FakeSnake
02-10-2008, 15:14
I thought you could do that in the GFX drivers
and have one large screen?

Although.. I have not switched my windows PCs on for months!
FakeSnake
02-10-2008, 15:14
UltraMon

Best bit of MultiScreen software you'll find.

do tell more?
Daz
02-10-2008, 15:14
Your only hope is Ultramon (http://www.realtimesoft.com/ultramon/), but it's not free. Just buy it, it's a must for any dual/multi screen config, it does many things Windows doesn't, and is quite splendid.

[edit]You can frig the drivers to effectively present only one massive screen to Windows, but you'll lose a lot of functionality that way.
divine
02-10-2008, 15:17
I think nVidia drivers cater for it natively, but ATi definitely do not.

However, when I switched to nVidia I ignored it all anyway, because UltraMon is simply fantastic. Allows you to do the obvious such as extending the task bar, you can add buttons to flick windows between screens, manage wallpapers, size offsets, etc. etc.

I couldn't be without it.
PvtPyle
02-10-2008, 15:27
Aye that's what a couple of chaps at work use and they raved about it too. I'll have to put my hand in my pocket, the boss will tell me make do with what I've got :/
Davey_Pitch
02-10-2008, 15:32
I think nVidia drivers cater for it natively, but ATi definitely do not.

However, when I switched to nVidia I ignored it all anyway, because UltraMon is simply fantastic. Allows you to do the obvious such as extending the task bar, you can add buttons to flick windows between screens, manage wallpapers, size offsets, etc. etc.

I couldn't be without it.
Quoted for undeniable truth. It's what I use at home and I swear by it.
Burble
02-10-2008, 15:52
I couldn't be without it.

Ditto. It's one of my essential apps.
Psymonkee
02-10-2008, 17:49
I used to use it but recently went back to single 24" display. Miss the extra screen now (used for irc/MSN/gamefaqs)

maybe when I win the lottery I'll buy another :)
Haly
02-10-2008, 17:51
Another thumbs up for Ultramon :) Although not used my desktop in months, it was essential when I did :D