Extended desktop option with win xp

When using bootcamp and winxp (have to because of the software) I am unable to get the 2nd monitor to run (works fine when i boot under mac os) I'm using a macbook pro with the ati 1600x card. does anyone have any ideas about how to enable the extended desktop option (ive been in the display under control panel in winxp and checked the enable this monitor to be used as extended tab) I think it's a problem with the ati driver but don't really know how to about resolving. thanks

Solved, had to play around with the ATI master screen and specifically "enabling" the right combination of displays.works perfect now in winxp and mac os.

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