Windows 10: How to fix monitor display/resolution/zoom?

Monitor and display do not match. third monitor is now half the size of the rest in settings>display and I cannot change resolution. Monitor now is in has no borders and appears to be at 200% zoom. Restarted and unplugged cables. Did not work.

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Display Resolution and Scale are correct, Looks zoomed in

I've checked the display resolution and the scale in the display settings of my PC and on my graphics card, the resolution matches my monitor, 1280 by 800, and the scale is set to only 100%, however the display is cutting off alot of the screen near the edges, it all looks zoomed in. I've checked and my monitor settings don't have anything to fix this, and I only have one monitor connected.

 

Display Resolution for two monitor have different settings

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

The display resolution depends on the monitors that you have plugged into your computer. The display resolution modes will vary with each display based on the video card device, monitor size, video driver, and monitor driver.
By default, Windows chooses the best display settings for your PC based on your monitor, so it is recommended to set the screen resolution of the display to the (Recommended) native resolution to get the best display on your monitor.

To have better clarity on the issue, let us know the model numbers of your monitors, so that we can provide you the exact display resolution which is recommended to your monitors.

Meanwhile, try the below methods and see if this helps.

Changing the Display Resolution from Settings.

Step 1: Right Click on an empty space on the desktop and click on
Display Settings.

Step 2: In the
Display Settings window, scroll down and click on 'Advanced display settings' option under
Multiple displays.

Step 3: Then, click on
Display adapter properties for Display 1, Display 2, or
Display 3; whichever monitor you want to change the resolution for.

Step 4: Once the Display properties pops-up, click on 'List All Modes' option.

Step 5: Select a display mode that you want for the selected display and click on
OK.

Step 6: Then, click on
Apply and OK for the changes to take effect.

If these steps don't work, try reinstalling the driver by opening
Device Manager, right-click on the monitor drivers, and select
Uninstall. Restart your PC and Windows will attempt to reinstall the drivers.

Hope it helps.

 

Second monitor not detected but working however zoomed and it's killing me

Hello,Anna 757

Thank you for reaching out with your concern about your dual monitor setup on your Dell desktop running Windows 10. I understand that your second monitor is not being detected, and the display is zoomed in, causing everything to appear gigantic. I'll do my best to assist you in resolving this issue. To provide you with the most appropriate guidance, I'd like to gather some more information:

1. Can you please provide the model of the Dell desktop and the make and model of the monitors you are using? This information will help in understanding the specific hardware and connections involved.
   
2. Could you clarify the type of HDMI to USB adapter you purchased? Some adapters may have limitations regarding resolution and refresh rate, which could impact the display behavior.
   
3. When you say the second monitor is zoomed in, is the entire display zoomed in, or is it just certain applications or parts of the screen?
   
4. Have you tried adjusting the display settings directly on the second monitor itself (if it has built-in settings)?
   
5. Are both monitors capable of the same resolution, or do they have different native resolutions?
   

Additionally, please let me know if you have tried any troubleshooting steps so far, such as updating display drivers, changing the screen resolution, or adjusting the scaling settings in Windows.

If you have any third-party display management software installed, please mention that as well.

Once I have this information, I'll be able to provide you with more targeted troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue and get your dual monitor setup working correctly.

Looking forward to your response so that I can assist you further.

Best regards,



Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist