Windows 10: resolution greyed out on 2nd screen

Discus and support resolution greyed out on 2nd screen in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; hello recently i set windows back to its factory settings. but now my screen have a resolution of 480x640 and its greyed out, i cant change it.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by YANNstucki, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. resolution greyed out on 2nd screen


    hello


    recently i set windows back to its factory settings.


    but now my screen have a resolution of 480x640 and its greyed out, i cant change it.


    before that everything worked just fine....


    i m runnin' a rx 5700xt amd


    the screen i m talking about is a old samsung with HDMI


    i already tried to :-desinstall-reinstall drivers

    -desinstall-reinstall amd software

    -desinstall-reinstall windows
    -tried another hdmi cable
    -tried with another screen i could change, back to the samsung, i couldnt anymore


    -its been a whole covid day, as im in quarantine, searching for this, nothing work...


    it look like the screen itself wont show anything else than 480x640 anymore.


    please help me, ask if you need something, thanks A LOT

    :)
     
    YANNstucki, Nov 16, 2020
    #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, Nov 16, 2020
    #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, Nov 16, 2020
    #3
  4. Jomel Ber Win User

    resolution greyed out on 2nd screen

    Increasing mirrored screen resolution

    Hi Sam,

    To further assist you, we would like to know what is the make and model of your HD TV? We also suggest that you check if there's an option to change the resolution through your TV.

    You can also follow these steps on how to adjust screen resolution through Control Panel:

    • Open Control Panel, under Appearance and Personalization, click
      Adjust screen resolution.
    • Click the name of your HD TV, then click the drop down for Resolution.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Jomel Ber, Nov 16, 2020
    #4
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