Windows 10: Windows 10 - Need help to stop games launching in 4k resolution by default

My first recorded incident of this is 12th June 2020, this has never been an issue before and nothing regarding hardware has changed.

My HDTV is 1080p 60hz, 1440p 30hz and 4k 30hz capable.

My GPU is a Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB G1 Gaming.

My Desktop, all games, and everything I have ever touched have only ever been set to 1080p 60hz, this is intentional, I do not want to run more than 1080p and struggle with fps.

Furthermore, I usually set my games to Borderless Windowed.


On 13th May 2020 I was messing around with the Nvidia Control Panel to solve graphics issues in the game Anthem, this did include trying to get DSR working, which in theory should have caused a 4k resolution but didn't. After failing to get any benefit out of my changes, I reset all my graphics changes to default and saved. I have done this a few times since even as well as uninstalling and reinstalling nvidia control panel and nvidia drivers.

As far as I can tell, DSR is by default turned off, all my settings are at default and set to allow programs/apps/games decide graphics settings.


As far as I can see in Registries, any mention of resolutions are set to 1080p for displays and graphics drivers but when I launch games since around 11/12th june, they change their settings to be Fullscreen and to run at 4k resolution, which I then have to change back to 1080p. These are games which I have run at 1080p prior to this date even the day before, the week before, the month before, and all of a sudden are acting as though they're being run by a new PC/Device and having to auto-adjust settings.


I have also checked GeForce Experience, which detects my 'optimal settings' to be 1440p with medium settings, and admittedly it was set to auto-optimize detected games, but I have also since disabled that, and made it undo any GeForce Experience optimizations for games, and yet I am still running into this issue with games.


If this is something to do with windows or a registry problem I can fix, someone please let me know.

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Hi Oaasfari,

Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

• Which are all the Steam games you are unable to launch?
• Do you get any error message/code when you try to launch the game?

If the Steam games are not working in Windows 10 then, I would suggest you to contact the Games manufacturer for further assistance and check if the Game is compatible with Windows 10.

Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
Windows 10 help & how-to.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support

Reply with necessary information and we will be happy to help you further.

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Hi InvincibleHawk8,

There's a lot of possible reasons why you're unable to launch your game on Windows 10. To help you resolve this concern, I need to gather more information. Kindly answer the questions below:

• When did the issue start?
• Are you experiencing this concern with all of your games?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
• Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the affected game?

In the meantime, I recommend that you perform the troubleshooting steps below:

Step 1: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps using the link below. This can help remove problems with an app from Microsoft Store.

Click here

Step 2: Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store. Kindly click the link below to proceed:

Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store

Step 3: Delete Temporary files. This will help delete temporary files that have been stored on your computer.

1. Click Start and click Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Storage.
4. Select This PC.
5. Click Temporary files.
6. Choose Temporary files.
7. Click Remove files.

Step 4: Reset the game from the Settings menu.

1. Click Start and click Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Apps and features.
4. Find the game and click Advanced options.
5. Click Reset. You need to restart your computer to let the changes take effect.
   

Kindly update us with the results, so that we can assist you further.