Can it be done?

[DeanEH]

I have two different size monitors a 17" and 27" . I want to run my older games that don't do well on a wide screen to run on the smaller screen. Is this even possible to do when both screens are connected to the same computer?

 

[rtangwai]

It is possible but it can be a PITA. DirectX works only on the primary monitor so you have to change which monitor is the primary one every time you switch from non-wide to wide and visa-versa.

 

[DeanEH]

Thanks I messed around with it and found out just what you said and found it was not worth it.

 

[mavrocket]

There are utilities that can achieve the primary monitor swap easier than going through Windows or the video card control panel such as MurGeeMon. If you are still considering doing it, give that little app a try.