Changing over Computer monitors....is it straight forward with drivers?

[Roxsoff]

My Cousins very old 15 inch chunky monitor is slow to work when turning on....

So i have been given a free "working" 15 inch monitor -

The question is, is it straight forward to plug in/install a new monitor on a pc? Whether it be xp or vista? (I have found the drivers for this monitor on the HP website)

If it is straight forward, do you have any links to run through the set up of changing computer screens over?

Are monitors plug and play?

Many thanks in advance
Joanne

[roccenstein]

I've always just plugged in monitors and they've worked fine.  I don't think I've ever had to install drivers, so you shouldn't have a problem.

[michaewlewis]

most monitors are just plug 'n play. Pay attention to how you unplug the old monitor, and plug in the new monitor the same way.

[squall_01]

I never known that monitors needed drrivers, I thought as long as the video card works that you can use LCD or CRT unless its a real old pc.