Windows 10: Screen resolution change – suddenly went widescreen

All of a sudden, Bang, my screen went to a widescreen format and I cannot change it. I followed all of the steps I could find in the November, 2017 thread. I found and updated my AMD driver to know affect. There've been a lot of updates under the bridge since then and I'm wondering what I can do here in 2021?? Your help will be appreciated. I have had issues in the past and dealt with you guys and you have been absolutely wonderful every time!I'm running a desktop Windows 10 with Chrome if that makes any difference.

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Widescreen monitor

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the issue description your monitor is not being recognized as widescreen. The issue could be due to screen resolution or device drivers.

So, try to change the screen resolution first and see if it helps you to fi x the issue.

To change your screen resolution

• 
  Open Screen Resolution by right clicking the Start button
  
  , clicking
  Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, clicking
  Adjust screen resolution.
  
• 
  Click the drop-down list next to Resolution, move the slider to the resolution you want, and then click
  Apply.
  
• 
  Click Keep to use the new resolution, or click Revert to go back to the previous resolution.
  

If issue persists try to install all of Windows updates device drivers. For updating drivers you may refer to the steps provided in the article mentioned below.

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

Hope the information provided is helpful. Do let us know if you have any queries related to Windows, we will be happy to assist you.



Regards,

 

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.

 

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.