Windows 10: Annoying resolution issue on second display

I'm using a tv to extend my laptop's display but for some reason, no matter what I set the resolution to, it comes out annoyingly wonky like in these images:123For some reason I couldn't just upload the images to this directly so I had to host them on some website.

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Display resolution issue with multiple displays

Edited to add, it wasn't a Windows issue but rather an issue with the software I was using on the second display.

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I have an issue where a second display always start up in 800x600 even when it's set to 1024x768 (Recommended) when checking the display settings in Windows 10.

Easy to fix though, I simply change it to 800x600 and when being ask if I want to keep the new setting or revert, I pick revert. By doing this, I see on the second display how the resolution now changes to the correct 1024x768.

Quite annoying though having to do this whenever using the display and was wondering if anyone else have seen the same issue and found a fix?

This is what it looks like under Display Settings in Windows





My display setup consists of my main display which is a 48" Samsung TV connected via a HDMI->DP adapter to one of the DPs on my 2080Ti. My second display is a small VGA display connected via a VGA->HDMI adapter to the HDMI port on my 2080Ti. I also have an HP Reverb VR headset connected to a second DP on my 2080Ti.

My Windows 10 Pro version is 1909.

First I was thinking if it could be the VR headset causing issues but that turned out to not be the case. Because I get the same issue even when the VR headset isn't running.

Thanks in advance for any input or tips!

 

Second monitor screen resolution problem

Hi,

For us to properly isolate the issue with your second monitor screen resolution, we would like to know the following:

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  Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
  
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  When did the issue first begin?
  
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  To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

In the meantime, we suggest that you try resetting your monitor settings, and check if the issue still persists. You may refer to your monitor on how to reset it.

We look forward to your response.

 

Resolution?

Hi Ryan,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand that you want to change the screen resolution in Windows 10. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

Before we proceed, we require more information to assist you better.

• What are the options you are getting?
• How exactly are you trying to change the screen resolution?

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below to change the screen resolution.

• Right click on desktop.
• Select Display settings.
• Click on Advance display settings.
• Under resolution drop down, you can select the option 1600x900.

Hope this information is helpful. For any further assistance on Windows, feel free to post your query on Microsoft Community Forum.

Thank you.