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‎09-26-2018 06:27 AM

HP Recommended
Product: Probook 450 G0
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit)

Hi there,

 

I'm trying to have a three monitor setup, using two monitors running through the HDMI output and VGA whilst still using my laptop screen as the third monitor. If i plug both monitors into the laptop it automatically disables the laptop screen. I've tried to go into the screen resolution section to enable the laptop screen but I get an error message saying something along the lines of select a screen thats compatible.

 

It seems that no matter what I try I can only have two monitors running at once, does this just mean that my laptop doesnt support using the HDMI, VGA and laptop screen all at once?

 

 

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‎09-26-2018 06:50 AM

HP Recommended

With those outputs, the simplest solution is to add an USB 3.0 adapter similar to this

https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Graphics-Multiple-2048x1152-1920x1080/dp/B00A2E1MQA

 

Use the adapter output to support the third monitor.


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‎09-26-2018 06:50 AM

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With those outputs, the simplest solution is to add an USB 3.0 adapter similar to this

https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Graphics-Multiple-2048x1152-1920x1080/dp/B00A2E1MQA

 

Use the adapter output to support the third monitor.


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‎09-26-2018 07:47 AM

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Ok brilliant, i've been looking at those and with your recommendation I will get one and try it out! Thanks!

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‎09-26-2018 08:06 AM

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Glad to be a help.  Let us know what you think after getting it up and working.


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