Windows 10: My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this?

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  1. My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this?


    I wasn't having any issues with the display before till I turned it on. There is a black bar on the side of the screen that pushes everything on the desktop to the side. I don't know what this is or why it's doing this. This was a windows 7, downloaded the windows 10 OS.

    Is there anyway I can fix this? I've went through the display settings and nothing is out of order. I have yet to restore it and I wish not to but any suggestions will do.
    Thank you very much.
    When I PRT SC it doesn't show the bar. so but you can tell by the squished screen.

    My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this? [​IMG]


    :)
     
    xtreameGamer, Jun 25, 2016
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  2. lcor Win User

    windows 10

    I just upgraded to windows 10 but it doesn't fit my computer screen. I have about a 3 inch black bar on the right side and the writing starts off screen on the left. It has to be shifted to the right somehow. Can someone please tell me how to fix this.
     
  3. Screen has a black bar on the left hand side

    Hi Keithx,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

    In order to assist you in a better way please answer the below questions.

    1. Do you get any error message?

    2. What is the make and model of your PC?

    3. Did you install the display driver after you upgraded to Windows 10?

    Meanwhile follow the below method and check if it helps:

    I suggest you to check the resolution of your screen and make changes according to your requirements. To change screen resolution follow the steps below

    • Go to your desktop, right-click your mouse and go to Display Settings.
    • A panel will open. Here you can adjust the size of text, apps, and other items and also change the orientation. To change the resolution settings, scroll down this window and click on Advanced Display Settings
    1366 X 768 is the recommended screen resolution

    • You can change it according to your requirements.
    NOTE: Lower is the resolution, larger is the content displayed on your screen. From the available options in the drop-down menu, select the one you want and click Apply

    • If it is not the optimal setting for your system, you will see an Optimal Resolution Notification
    You may ignore the notification and confirm your Screen Resolution changes by clicking on
    keep the Changes, or you may select another screen resolution. You will get just 15 seconds to confirm the changes or else it will revert to the default display settings

    Also check if the drivers are up to date.

    Hope the information helps, if you have any further queries, feel free to post. We are here to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Guru Kiran G, Jun 25, 2016
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  4. Edwin New Member

    My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this?

    Could you perhaps take a pic with a phone or something cuz I can't see what you mean?
     
    Edwin, Jun 25, 2016
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  5. My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this? [​IMG]


    There is nothing damaged to the display. So I don't know why it's doing this. I was on my laptop not to long ago and it worked perfectly fine until I turned it on. Even before the login screen its there.
     
    xtreameGamer, Jun 25, 2016
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  6. Edwin New Member
    Looks as though your resolution is not set to it's native/recommended setting.


    My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this? [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Jun 25, 2016
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  7. It is, that was the first setting I went through was the display settings. Nothing is changed or needs to be changed. I've even messed around with it a bit to try and get it off there and it still wont change anything.
     
    xtreameGamer, Jun 25, 2016
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  8. Edwin New Member

    My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this?

    Try moving the taskbar to the bottom then restart explorer;

    maybe also, make sure your background is set to 'Fill':

    (over and above that, I'd say it's a display driver issue)


    My computer has a black bar on the side, how can I fix this? [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Jun 25, 2016
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  9. I did everything and it still wouldn't fix it...
    So I went ahead and restored it and so far it seems to have fixed the problem.
     
    xtreameGamer, Jun 25, 2016
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  10. I know it has something to do with the display. Maybe the OS was unfamiliar with your monitor. It would explain why the screenshot wasn't showing the black bar. I'd keep trying to figure it out, cause I know Windows 10 is pretty good for gaming performance-wise. I'm not sure how to fix the problem, but if it isn't in the display settings, try updating your Graphics Card Drivers in Device Manager.
     
    Dylanrules22, Jun 25, 2016
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  11. Excuse my typos. I'm on Mobile. TenForums really should have a Win10M app
     
    Dylanrules22, Apr 5, 2018
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