Windows 10: How to ? Change the fact that cursor size is based on signal resolution OR change signal...

Hello,

I have 2 monitors, 1 is natively a 4k res monitor the other is not, it's a hd monitor.

Since I plugged in the 4k one, when I go in the desktop resolution option of the hd one it offers me to put the hd monitor in 3840*2160 resolution.

The "(recommended)" tag is on 3840*2160 for the 4k monitor, and on 1920*1080 for the hd one but I still put the hd one in 3840*2160 to have both at the same resolution.

My problem is that it seems that the mouse cursor size is based on the "real" resolution of the monitor, and not the one I select. When I say "real" I mean the "Active signal resolution"

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The mouse cursor is 2 times bigger on the hd monitor compared to the 4k one.

for both screens in "Change the size of text, apps, and other items" it's at 150%

If i change the mouse cursor size is proportionally changes on the 2 monitors so it's always 2 times bigger on the hd one.

I wish to have the mouse cursor being the same size on the 2 monitors, it being the size it currently is on the hd one on both monitors would be ok, it being the size it currently is on the 4k one on both monitors would be ok, I just want them the same size.

I tried everything I could find on google: trying with each monitor as main display one, updating drivers (everything is up to date), play with cursor size, change cursor theme, restart etc...



As I see it there's 3 possible solutions:

1. Change the "Active Signal Resolution" of the hd monitor to 3840*2160 : I doubt it's easily possible, the signal resolution is native to the screen it's what it is.
2. Change the "Active Signal Resolution" of the 4k monitor to 1920*1080 : Again, changing it does not sound possible but it seems more plausible this way where you downgrade the signal resolution instead of upgrading it. So maybe ?
3. Change the fact that mouse cursor is based on "Active Signal Resolution" - with some kind of software ? Either make it based on desktop resolution, or make it so it does not based itself on anything resolution related and it just lets me put it at the precise size I want and that size is respected on all monitors.

Note that I checked on how to change the "ASR", for exemple here : https://superuser.com/questions/139...active-signal-resolution-to-match-desktop-res

and other similar threads but it does not solve the problem

what people in those thread want is get the ASR to match the Desktop res while it's too big, me I want the ASR to either go up (on the hd monitor) or to go down (on the 4k monitor) BUT go down without dragging down the desktop resolution with it, it seems that putting the ASR on the 4k monitor to hd size is doable but doing so will put my desktop res to hd size, and if I put back desktop resolution to 4k size, the ASR will go up with it.



Thank you very much by advance for your help

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desktop resolution and active signal resolution

I have my desktop resolution set at 1280 x 1024, which is what I want,

but the active signal resolution is set at 1920 x 1080.

Where can I change the active signal resolution to 1280 x 1024?

I have tried going to "display adapter properties" and list all modes,

but this only lets me change the desktop resolution.

 

desktop resolution and active signal resolution

Hi MayonAccounting,

it is normal if you change from the recommended resolution.

Typically, your desktop resolution and your active signal resolution will be identical. To provide a smoother experience, Windows prefers to keep your display running at its native signal resolution. If you change your display resolution under Settings > System
> Display > Scale and layout > Resolution, you may see a difference between your desktop resolution and your active signal resolution.

is there a problem with what you see on the monitor?

 

How do I forcefully change the active signal resolution?

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you want to change the active signal resolution for the monitor that you are using.



I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below and see if that helps:

1. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on System and select
   Display from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll down and select Advanced Display Settings.
   
4. Click on Display adapter properties for Display # (Display 2 in your case).
   
5. Click on List All Modes under
   Adapter tab.
   
6. Now, select the resolution that your monitor supports.
   
7. Click on OK and click on
   Keep changes.
   

You may also want to try updating your graphics drivers. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Display adapters.
   
3. Right click on the graphics card
   device and select Update Driver.
   

Article for reference:
Update drivers in Windows 10.



Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator