Windows 10: Need syntax for changing screen resolution using parameter in Target field of desktop shortcut

I want to know what the syntax is to change the desktop resolution from within a shortcut on the desktop. It's a parameter that follows the .exe location in the Target field of the desktop shortcut. I need to know what the parameter is to change the screen resolution and how to put it into the Target field correctly.For instance: "C:\foo\blah.exe -x1920x1080".I'm running a 4K desktop, and if I change my screen resolution for everything, it'll ruin everything I've set up. I only want to change the resolution for that program, and to only do it loading the program in the shortcut, not change

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Disable shortcut target field

I am using AutoIT to create shortcut to desktop and also will forced to launch as kiosk by adding the parameter at the end of the target field. But how can I disable the target field from editing when creating shortcut?

Please kindly advise.

EDIT

Window Explorer View

Permission Setting

 

Registry target field

The information about a shortcut's target field is not stored in the registry; like the shortcut's other properties, it's stored internally as 'Target path' metadata in the .LNK file itself.

You can view (but not amend) .LNK file metadata using digital forensic software tools like Belkasoft Evidence Center.

To amend the metadata programmatically, try using PowerShell. This old Change Shortcut Target path - Powershell TechNet post shows how to use WSHShell to write the TargetPath parameter.

Hope this helps...

 

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.