recently, my sister's laptop fell off her desk and the screen cracked. We've tried to attach a moniter to try to view the contents on there, but we realized we need to click an option in the display menu to view it this way.
basically, I was wondering, is it possible to link-up this computer and her laptop and control her laptop from this one? Or should we just take it in and hope for the best?
(also, they're both Compaq computers running Windows Xp. If that helps any.)
2007-01-03 13:26:31 · 8 answers · asked by gtzfam@sbcglobal.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
You should be able to switch to the external monitor without having to see the display on the laptop screen. Look for a key with a blue Fn and another key that looks like a rounded square and/or computer terminal. (This is the display key.)
After connecting the external monitor and starting the laptop, press the Fn + display key. You should be able to get the external display to work.
WindowsXP does have a Remote Assistance (remote control) function, but unless previously set up, you won't be able to do the remote control.
2007-01-03 13:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need to take her Hard Disk Drive (HDD) out of her laptop. It is actually very simple. Obtain the correct manual for her laptop and it will even show you where and how. Almost ALL laptops have a HDD that is removable from the outside of the laptop. Some make you pop a cover off the laptop above the keyboard, and remove two screws that hold the keyboard on the laptop, then under that is the hard drive. It is intimidating only until you try it. They you will wonder why computer stores charge so much! Hey, it's broken, try it out! Or you can take it to a local Mom n Pop computer store and have them take the HDD out, and put it into your home computer! It will be an extra hard drive!
2007-01-03 13:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by japernia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 computers and 1 screen. So you want to use them... both at the same time... with 1 screen, 1 mouse, 1 keyboard. Buy this kit to use both computers:
Linksys KVM KIT 2-Port PS2 KB/Video/MS
For the laptop, check if the ports are compatibles.
It is around USD40
2007-01-03 14:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by poluxoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Long Distance Carrier Supervisor Employee I can without a doubt tell you Yes, 100% Yes. Some by the way its connected into the server, Some by software installed by viruses and others by means to direct to disclosed.
2007-01-03 13:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by postmasterfsx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extremely common. i am going to presume you've abode windows XP or more moderen on both structures. ascertain both pcs have NICs in them. connect an Ethernet crossover cable from one to the different NIC. or you may connect Ethernet patch cables from each to a router, change or hub. ascertain the gadget you want to administration remotely has distant pc enabled. good click on my computing gadget and verify the tabs. Open the distant pc connection application of the device you want to administration from and variety contained in the IP handle or gadget call of the gadget you want to administration. Log into the distant device as if you're at this is keyboard. Now you've complete distant administration of the different device.
2016-12-01 19:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you can't allow incoming connections on the pc that you want to control. What you're asking is virtually impossible. You'll probably have to take it in to get it fixed.
2007-01-03 13:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by .PANiC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could, last time i saw my teacher doing it, i think she pressed F8 for it to transfer files. I'm not sure though. Probably you have to hit Fn b4 you hit F8
2007-01-03 13:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by Correct 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the F7 key or on some laptops Function+F7
2007-01-03 13:30:39 · answer #8 · answered by Rocko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋