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Can't maximize VLC on secondary monitor

Postby Hansomfiser » 15 Feb 2009 14:23

I have the latest jb-release of VLC, and I have also tried the latest official release, but my problem is still remaining.

I have found a couple of threads discussing this issue, but I can't find any solution that works for me.
How can I set my VLC to be able to maximize on my secondary monitor?

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Re: Can't maximize VLC on secondary monitor

Postby VLC_help » 16 Feb 2009 11:10

You want maximize or full screen on second monitor?

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Re: Can't maximize VLC on secondary monitor

Postby pineapple jobby » 16 Feb 2009 11:24

am having similar problem with fullscreen on second monitor when watching video.

previously using version 0.8.6.0 i would need to drag the initial interface onto second screen before loading any video, then fullscreen.
otherwise dragging the screen between monitors would result in a black viewing are with sound.

with this 0.9.8.1 version using this process results in the fullscreen appearing on the main monitor (rather than the secondary), with a black viewing area.

am using XP on a dell vostro 1200 notebook.

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Re: Can't maximize VLC on secondary monitor

Postby pineapple jobby » 16 Feb 2009 11:39

just found this post
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=55811&p=184836&hil ... en#p184729

saying twill be fixed in upcoming version.

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Re: Can't maximize VLC on secondary monitor

Postby gweilo8888 » 18 Feb 2009 09:32

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be squashed yet. At least two users including myself have tested 1.0.0 and found that problem still extant.

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Re: Can't maximize VLC on secondary monitor

Postby gweilo8888 » 28 Feb 2009 03:22

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be squashed yet. At least two users including myself have tested 1.0.0 and found that problem still extant.
The post linked below contains an offsite link to a build that seems to have squashed this bug:

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=55755&start=30#p185980


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