Bootcamp question

ok, just got my macbook pro, and im liking it so far. when im in bootcamp tho, i can not make my external monitor be the primary display, does anyone know how to fix this. gets aggrivating, thanks.

i'm having the same problem...i went to the nvidia control panel but it looks like where you can set the primary under windows -- it only shows the color LCD -- not my 22" LG monitor...I'm wondering if I have to install something for the monitor?
btw -- i have it set up to dual view -- not sure if this affects it or not?
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