DVI cable with windows

I have a 50" TV I connect to often with my MacBook Pro using a DVI cable. My son wants to connect his MacBook to the TV using the DVI adapter to fit his computer(we purchased it) and play his PC games using the windows side of his Mac. I can't get it to work at all. Is there some setting on Windows (we are using XP) that I need to change? I have never tried to us the TV as a monitor with windows on my Mac before.

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Display TypeLCD monitor / TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size20 in
Aspect RatioWidescreen
Native Resolution1600 x 900
Pixel Pitch0.2768 mm
Brightness300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio1000:1 / 15000:1 (dynamic)
Color Support16.7 million colors
Response Time5 ms
Horizontal Viewing Angle170
Vertical Viewing Angle160
FeaturesHDCP, MagicBright 3, MagicTune
Dimensions (WxDxH)19.1 in x 7.9 in x 14.7 in
Weight9.7 lbs
ManufacturerSamsung model 2033SW

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