Windows 10: I can't change my screen resolution 'til I restart computer

Discus and support I can't change my screen resolution 'til I restart computer in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello,I have Windows 10 Home with all updates installed, my computer is running RTX 2060 Super and I have newest nvidia drivers too, everything works... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DyAitch, Jun 27, 2021.

  1. DyAitch Win User

    I can't change my screen resolution 'til I restart computer


    Hello,I have Windows 10 Home with all updates installed, my computer is running RTX 2060 Super and I have newest nvidia drivers too, everything works pretty good. But when I change my resolution from native to something else, for example I need to lower my desktop resolution because of game I just can't change it back after. My friend have zero problem with this and he tried exactly same settings as me. When I try to change it back to native, my screen goes black for second, after this it tells me that changes are made and if I wanna to keep it, but nothing happen, resolution is still same and

    :)
     
    DyAitch, Jun 27, 2021
    #1

  2. Screen Resolution too big

    Hello,

    Firstly, try to install all the available Windows Updates and check if it fixes the issue.

    I suggest you to change the screen resolution settings and check if it fixes the issue. Follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key and type Change Screen Resolution and click on the option listed.
    • Under resolution try changing the resolution settings.

    Also try to install the latest drivers from the manufacturer website and check.

    Hope this will fix the issue, if not let us know with the updated status and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Jun 27, 2021
    #2
  3. Screen Resolution

    Hi Daniel,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you have a few doubts regarding your Windows 10 screen resolution. Let me help you.




    • Do you see any error message or error code on the screen?

    • What is the model of your computer?

    • Are you able to access the modern apps?


    I suggest you to update the Display Adapter Drivers

    Step 1: Update the Display Adapter driver.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right on the Display Adapter and click on
      Update driver software.
    Refer to: How
    to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10




    Step 2: Please follow the below steps to change the resolution of the screen and check:

    • Type Change screen resolution in the
      Search
      box from the desktop.
    • Under Resolution search for the Recommended resolution and click on
      Apply.
    • A windows pops up saying "Keep these display settings", then select
      Keep changes.


    I hope the issue will be resolved. Please reply with the updated status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Jun 27, 2021
    #3
  4. I can't change my screen resolution 'til I restart computer

    Laptop Screen Resolution Windows 10

    Hi,

    We suggest you to update the Display Adapter Drivers.

    Step 1: Update the Display Adapter driver.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right on the Display Adapter and click on Update driver software.

    Refer to: How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows
    10


    Step 2: Kindly follow the below steps to change the resolution of the screen and check:


    • Type Change screen resolution in the Search box from the desktop.

    • Under Resolution search for the Recommended resolution and click on Apply.

    • A windows pops up saying "Keep these display settings", then select Keep changes.


    There will be a recommended resolution for all the computers, and if you select more than the recommended resolution the screen would not support for that.



    Hope this helps. Feel free to contact us for any further issues on Windows. We will be happy to help you.

    Regards.
     
    Armand Cos, Jun 27, 2021
    #4
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