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Does the Mini-DVI to VGA adapter work in Windows?

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todd2000

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Just wondering if the Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter will work in Windows running via BootCamp on a current Macbook? Has anybody tried it? I read somewhere that you have to remove a pin from the adapter?? That sounds kinda strange to me. What's the deal? Thanks
 
There is no reason why it shouldn't, and although I haven't tried it before myself, I have seen somebody doing video-out to a projector from a MacBook running BootCamp, and I believe that they were using a mini-dvi adapter.
 
Yes, I really need to know this too as I just placed an order for a Macbook with intent to use this device's bootcamp with Windows XP specifically projecting it for presentations and training. This could be a problem!

- Eric
 
DaLazernet said:
Yes, I really need to know this too as I just placed an order for a Macbook with intent to use this device's bootcamp with Windows XP specifically projecting it for presentations and training. This could be a problem!

- Eric
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Strange, my friend just did the same thing.... Have we met? :D
 
I have a MacBook and I tried it once, and it didn't work on Windows. I will try it Tomorrow with the reboot to test it.
However with Parallels Desktop it does work.
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It's a passive adapter, there's nothing special about it, or the mini-DVI output. As long as you've installed the drivers from Leopard DVD in Windows, you should be able to hook up a second display with no issues.
 
Just wanted to thank everyone here... I just confirmed that this does in fact work! (Thank heavens... as I purchased the machine primarily for displaying on a projector while running Windows XP ... I know, I know - the horror, but when you have Windows XP on the same machine as OS X, my staff is bound to start trying/fall in love with the alternative ;-)...

Thanks again all.

- Eric
 
Macbook mini DVI to VGA Does Work

Using Macbook running Windows XP, simply right-click on the desktop itself (using two fingers on the mouse pad then clicking). An option will be there under "Graphics Output" for "Output to". This will only work if you have correctly connected the mini-DVI to VGA adaptor!

You can have the display on one monitor, both the monitor and DVI output or even extend your desktop.

Enjoy.

Ed Draycott
Director of Systems Engineering
Fuzion plc
 
Question:

Does it work running bootcamp, or does it have to be parallels?

Does it work with XP or does it have to be Vista?

Does it work with Macbook, or does it have to be Macbook Pro?
 
Sorry, for reviving the thread.

I've just installed Windows XP Professional on my MacBook. I connected the mini-DVI to VGA adapter that is connected to my 19" LCD and when I right-click on the desktop, no "Output ..." option appears and the monitor doesn't receive any signal.

Any ideas on how to solve?

Regards
Antonio
 
all123me said:
Sorry, for reviving the thread.

I've just installed Windows XP Professional on my MacBook. I connected the mini-DVI to VGA adapter that is connected to my 19" LCD and when I right-click on the desktop, no "Output ..." option appears and the monitor doesn't receive any signal.

Any ideas on how to solve?

Regards
Antonio
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Use the Windows' Displays control panel to turn on the secondary display (i.e., the external display connected to the laptops mini-DVI port).

Make sure you have the appropriate display drivers from Apple for Boot Camp installed.

And for the post above yours -
- works with XP and/or Vista
- works on a MacBook and/or a MacBook Pro
- works with Boot Camp and/or Parallels
 
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