BC_Programmer.....sorry for my stupidity here, somethings not clicking. I understand what your saying now, but don't understand how this would work. If I install ati card with catalyst control center, would my computer and main monitor still function from my GeForce card without conflict, mean while I could set my second monitor to be displayed from the ATI card. Sounds easy enough I suppose.
it should work- but, I haven't worked extensively with windows and dual monitors since windows 98- I know 98 let you use multiple cards for multiple monitors- you just installed all the appropriate drivers and it worked like a charm (well, this was windows 98, so you still needed a bit of luck). I have no idea if it works that way still, but I'd say it would. anyway, the method would simply mean installing the drivers for both cards on your "host" operating system- I'm not sure how well the drivers these days get along with another card from another manufacturer though.
Anyway, if you are able to get dual monitors working with the two cards you can simply drag the VM window over to your second (ATI) screen and maximize it.
But, I'd like to point out that if you do this, your main system may be severely bogged down- in fact, you may be left with the very same problem- the VM may not run fast enough to play your movies! Also, another problem would be input, since unless the VM "has control" (that is, all mouse and keyboard goes to it) then you won't be able to change channels via remote, or keyboard shortcuts, or anything.
You might be able to dump the VM method entirely, and just install the two cards (again, assuming it even works) and depending how this TV program works, simply maximize it on your ATI screen.
Another (probably more expensive) option is to get a "dual-headed" video card. for example, my older Radeon 7000VE has two VGA ports, as well as my current Geforce 9800GT (which has two DVI outputs as well as an S-Video output). In fact, if I am wrong and windows (or the drivers) no longer allow you to use two cards from different companies for dual monitors it may be the only option. As it is now, I could, say, buy a second monitor and connect it to my current card, and <poof> I have dual display support automatically. I could then (in my case) watch movies on one and pretend to work on the other. From the sounds of things your trying to work with what you have, but I thought I'd mention that.
one more note to BC_Programmer.......it's a small world, I just noticed your from nanaimo BC....me too. Haha, what are the chances.
Well I'll be! What are we doing inside on a sunny clear day like this anyway?
