Windows 10: Why can't I change resolution?

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  1. /U/DOLPHEE99
    /u/Dolphee99 Win User

    Why can't I change resolution?

    /u/Dolphee99, Feb 20, 2021
    #1
  2. ARUN B J
    Arun B J Win User

    Change resolution without seeing

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below. Check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key on the keyboard
    • Click on settings
    • Go to Display
    • Click on Advance display settings
    • Change the resolution (1280x1024 recommended)


    Try to boot into Safe Mode with Networking or Enable low-resolution video.

    To enter into low-resolution mode
    in Windows 10 in change the settings in it, follow the steps given below.

    • Restart your PC.
    • Press Shift + F8 before the Windows logo appears.
    • Click See Advanced Repair Options.
    • Click Troubleshoot.
    • Click Advanced Options.
    • Click Windows Startup Settings.
    • Click Restart.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Feb 20, 2021
    #2
  3. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User
    Resolution?

    Hi Ryan,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you want to change the screen resolution in Windows 10. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    Before we proceed, we require more information to assist you better.

    • What are the options you are getting?
    • How exactly are you trying to change the screen resolution?

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below to change the screen resolution.

    • Right click on desktop.
    • Select Display settings.
    • Click on Advance display settings.
    • Under resolution drop down, you can select the option 1600x900.


    Hope this information is helpful. For any further assistance on Windows, feel free to post your query on Microsoft Community Forum.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Feb 20, 2021
    #3
  4. ANJU THEKKETHIL
    Anju Thekkethil Win User

    Why can't I change resolution?

    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, Feb 20, 2021
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