Windows 10: How to change the display brightness if Windows 10 does not let you

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    How to change the display brightness if Windows 10 does not let you


    There are plenty of ways to change the display brightness of a Windows 10 PC. What if some of these are not available? I ran into the issue the other day on a new system running Windows 10 20H2, an Intel 530 graphics adapter, and a LG 4K monitor.

    The option to change the brightness was not displayed in the Action Center, and there was no option to add it or control the brightness using the Settings application.

    Microsoft even has a support article up that supposedly tells you how to change the screen brightness in Windows 10. Problem is, it has not been updated since Windows 10 version 1903, at least that is the version mentioned in the article. Some of the instructions don't work anymore on newer versions of Windows 10.

    While it was possible to use the monitor's own controls to change the brightness, it felt odd that the options were not there. I tried updating drivers to see if that would make a difference, but it did not.

    Since I did not want to spend more time researching the issue, I decided to look for a free program for Windows to change the display brightness instead. Requirements were simple: it had to be free and as lean as possible; this excluded programs such as F.Lux right away.

    ScreenBright


    How to change the display brightness if Windows 10 does not let you screenbright-brightness-windows-10.png

    Some promising programs did not work under Windows 10 anymore, but I finally found a program that fit the bill: ScreenBright is a free portable program for Windows to change the display brightness and some other parameters. It has a size of less than 400 Kilobytes when unpacked, and an easy to use interface.

    The original homepage of the developer is no longer available, and the last update dates back to 2014. Despite all that, it works just fine on Windows 10 20H2. You can download the latest version from our servers with a click on the following link: ScreenBright

    All it takes is to start the application and use the brightness slider that it displays to adjust the brightness. The new brightness level is applied immediately and you may hit the save button to save the new level. You can then close ScreenBright without losing the changes. ScreenBright supports changing the contrast and color luminance, and the color warmth as well. The program even supports multiple displays if these are connected to the device.

    Closing Words


    ScreenBright is a well designed software program for Microsoft Windows devices to change the display brightness, contrast, and color luminance. It is portable and lightweight, and does not need to be running all the time.

    Now You: Have you changed color settings on your systems?

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    GHacks, Nov 25, 2020
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  2. How do I change my brightness on Windows 10?

    Hi Tyler,

    I realize the inconvenience you are facing. Let me help you in answering the question.

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons.

    • Incorrect settings.
    • Corrupt or outdated display driver.
    I suggest you to uninstall and re-install latest display driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Uninstall display driver.

    • Right-click on the Start Button and click on
      Device manager.
    • Double-click on Display Adapters to expand.
    • Right-click on the display adapter driver that is listed and select properties.
    • In the window opened, click on drivers tab.
    • In the drivers tab, Click on Uninstall option.
    Step 2: Now re-install display driver from the manufacturer website.

    Get the best display on your monitor

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/get-best-display-monitor

    You can change the brightness of the monitor by changing the Display settings
    according to your preference on Windows 10. Please refer the help article below for steps to adjust the brightness on your desktop.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-screen-brightness

    Write to us with the status of the issues experienced on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Nachappa C K, Nov 25, 2020
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  3. Brightness keeps changing automatically. Adaptive brightness option is not there in the display options

    My display brightness keeps changing every time i switch between different apps. I've been having this issue for a long time.

    I'm using HP Omen Laptop. Windows 10.

    I saw another thread with the same issue but was unable to reply in it.

    I followed the steps that said the following:

    *As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to follow the below steps to disable the adaptive or auto brightness for the selected power plan (if you already have a Power Plan created in Windows)

    • Open Control Panel and click on Power Options.
    • Open your active power plan, you’ll see Change plan settings option. Click Change plan settings next to your current power plan to open Edit Plan Settings window.
    • Click Change advanced power settings option. This will open Power Options dialog.
    • Expand Display and then expand Enable adaptive brightness. Change it to Off*

    But the problem i the option "Enable adaptive brightness" is not even there.


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    So What do i do now?
     
    Kaushik307, Nov 25, 2020
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  4. How to change the display brightness if Windows 10 does not let you

    screen brightness on windows 10

    Hi,

    Some computers can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions.

    To manually adjust the screen brightness, we suggest following these troubleshooting steps:

    • Click Start, then select Settings.
    • Choose System, then select Display.
    • Under Brightness and color, move the Change brightness slider to adjust the brightness.

    Feel free to post back if you have other concern.
     
    Gerard Qui, Nov 25, 2020
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