Windows 10: Windows 10 Settings - Can't change desktop resolution

Hi,
about a week ago, i found out im not able to change the desktop resolution on my Windows 10.

By going into Settings->System->Display->Display resolution and choosing one, the only thing it does is changing the scale and size of text and all other items. I know this for sure, because:
1) My monitor is able to show the current resolution, and it still shows the previous one
2) "Advanced display settings" in windows 10 shows the previous one in "Desktop resolution" and "Active signal resolution"


In example, my current resolution is 3840x2160. If i select 1920x1080, it happens what i wrote up here.


Of course i updated my windows 10 and reinstalled my video card drivers, however nothing changed.


Does anyone know what is happening? How may i solve this issue? Any ideas?
Thank you vey much
Elveon

- nvidia GTX1070, tried drivers 436.02 and olders
- Windows 10 Professional version 1903, tried build 18362.295 and olders

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Change the Resolution setting on the moniter

Hello, to change your screen resolution, please follow these steps:

1) Open Start, select Settings then select System and then select Display. Alternatively, you can right click the background on your desktop, and select Display Settings.

2) Under Scale and layout, check the setting under Change the size of text, apps, and other items. We suggest you use the percentage marked "(Recommended)."

3) If that doesn't solve your problem, under Resolution, select a new value. We suggest you stick with the resolution marked "(Recommended)."

Source:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402695...

Please let me know if this solves your problem, or you need additional steps.

 

Windows 10 desktop resolution issue

Hi Arindam,

Welcome and thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience that you are unable to change the screen resolution, we will help you with this issue.

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 would like to inform that, there will be a recommended resolution for all the computers, and if you select more than the recommended resolution the screen would not support for that.

Hope this helps. Feel free to contact us for any further issues on Windows Operating System, we will be
happy to help you.

 

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.