As a rule, the maximum resolution of modern monitors exceeds the standard 1920x1080, if they have a large screen diagonal (25" or more). Monitors with a small or medium screen diagonal of an older generation can support the standards 1600x1024, 1140x900, 1366x768, 1280x1024. The limits of their capabilities monitor or laptop display in terms of its resolution, you need to know in order to avoid problems with setting a value that is not supported by it. The maximum possible screen resolution is indicated in the instructions for monitors and laptops. Usually, after installing the video driver, the required screen resolution is adjusted automatically in the system settings Windows screen listed as recommended.
But the video driver does not always automatically select the optimal screen resolution. In such cases, there is no way to do without manual intervention to set the desired resolution in the system settings or using the video driver manager - usually either Catalyst Control Center or Nvidia Control Panel.
1. Right and Wrong Ways to Adjust Screen Resolution
Screen resolution by means operating system can be configured by calling on the desktop context menu and selecting “Screen Resolution” in the case of Windows 7 and 8.1.
In the case of Windows 10, in the context menu you need to select “Display options”, then “Advanced display options”.
Here, in the context menu on the desktop, as a rule, there is also a command to launch the video driver manager. In its window you need to look for the settings tab to set the screen resolution.
It is advisable to change the screen resolution only in the system settings or inside the video driver manager. And not with the help of various third-party programs that provide such an opportunity. While Windows display settings and those in the video driver manager are protected from using a screen resolution that is not supported by the monitor (the new resolution is first tested for a few seconds with a preset option to return to the original value),
third party programs and games can apply the new resolution immediately, without prior testing. And sometimes even without the user’s request. And if a resolution that is not supported by the monitor or laptop display is applied - too high or, conversely, too low, the result will be a dark screen with the words “Out of Range”, “Out Of Range”, “Input Not Supported” or with another message, but the same same essence. By experimenting with the screen resolution in the Windows settings or video driver manager, you can avoid this problem: if an unsupported resolution is mistakenly set and the screen turns off, after a few seconds it will return to the previous screen resolution and turn on again.
Setting an unsupported resolution may also be a result of viruses entering your computer.
So how to solve the problem if a screen resolution that is not supported by the monitor was applied?
2. Participation of the second display
Solve the problem yourself in a simple way This is only possible if at least two monitors or a monitor and a TV are connected to the computer. The same applies to a monitor or TV that is periodically connected (accordingly, previously configured in the system) to the laptop. The problem is very easily solved even if the resolution of the main display is set to an unsupported one, not the secondary one. And even though the image on the second screen is not duplicated, but expanded. What should be done? On the empty desktop of the second screen, call up the context menu and select “Display Settings” for Windows 10 and “Screen Resolution” for system versions 7 and 8.1.
Most likely a window system settings The screen will open on the main monitor in pitch black. In this case, blindly press the +Shift+right/left arrow keys to move the window to another screen. And set the supported resolution for the main monitor.
If only one monitor is connected to the system unit, but there is another monitor or TV in the room, possibly supporting set resolution screen, you can try to solve the problem using the latter. All you need to do is connect another, temporary display instead of the current monitor. And with its help you can already set the desired screen resolution. It is very possible that a modern TV will be able to cope with a resolution that turned out to be excessively high for the main monitor. And, conversely, there is a possibility that CRT TVs connected using S-Video cable(for old video cards) or using a special adapter for a VGA cable (of course, if one is available), they will be able to display an image with a low resolution of 640x480 or 800x600.
If there is no other savior display or one also does not support the problematic screen resolution, in order to cope with the task, alas, you will have to resort to “dancing with a tambourine.” Especially in the case of Windows 8.1 and 10 installed on the computer.
3. Removing the video driver in Windows safe mode
To change back to the monitor's supported screen resolution, you must boot Windows to safe mode, where the system runs at the base screen resolution, without running the video driver. In safe mode, the video card driver will have to be removed. Then, having already launched into normal mode system operation, the video driver will need to be installed again.
3.1. Safe Mode for Windows 7
In the case of Windows 7, this process will be easier due to the ease of entering safe mode. Need to hard reset using button Hard Reset and when starting the computer, press the F8 key. Once in the additional boot options menu, you need to select the “Safe Mode” option.
3.2. Safe Mode for Windows 8.1 and 10 using their installation media
For Windows 8.1 and 10, the F8 key does not work, just as in most cases its analogue, the Shift+F8 combination, does not work due to the reduced system startup time. You can get into safe mode in these versions of the system, without seeing anything in front of you, using the installation media of any of these versions - even Windows 8.1, even Windows 10. Reboot the system using the Hard Reset button, go into the BIOS and set the boot priority from DVD -disk or flash drive. At the first stage Windows installations Press Shift+F10 to launch the command line. In its window we enter:
bcdedit /set (default) safeboot minimal
Press Enter. And we are waiting for notification of successful completion operations.
Close the command line window. In the Windows installation start window, click “Next”.
Click “System Restore”.
Then select “Continue”.
After restart Windows computer will boot into safe mode.
3.3. Safe Mode for Windows 8.1 and 10 with Recovery Disk
If you have previously created a disk Windows recovery, it can be used in the same way as an installation disk or flash drive. After booting from the recovery disk and selecting your keyboard layout,
you need to select “Troubleshooting” (this menu option can also be called “Diagnostics”),
then – “Advanced options”,
and then run command line.
In its window, enter the above command and press Enter.
3.4. Safe mode for Windows 8.1 and 10 blindly
If there is no installation media with Windows 8.1 or 10, no recovery disk, if there is no second computer with which any of them could be organized, or you are simply too lazy to tinker with all this, you can try to enter safe mode from a working but invisible system blindly. But in this case, you need to carefully enter values, know exactly what language the keyboard layout was in before experimenting with screen resolution, and also be in Windows environment, not inside a 3D application (not all games can be minimized by pressing +D). So, what actions need to be taken blindly?
Step 1: If the layout was not in English, switch to it using the +space keys.
Step 2: launch the command line as administrator by successively pressing the keys +Q, cmd, Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
Step 3: if the speakers are working, we will hear the usual UAC system sound; Press the left arrow, then Enter.
Step 4: enter the command line command mentioned above
The poor quality of the matrices in mainstream monitors makes it difficult for users to accurately identify details and colors in photographs, printed designs, or other images. But everything is not so hopeless. There is no need to run to the store for a new one. How to adjust your monitor to improve image quality?
First of all, we need to take into account that we are talking about a consumer approach. Professionals are guided by completely different tasks and opportunities. And their requirements differ from everyday ones. Professional decisions require serious costs, which are unlikely to be justified if your earnings do not depend on the quality of the image.
Why adjust your monitor?
A monitor can be good or bad, but more often it turns out to be incorrectly configured. Many of us have noticed the difference in colors on our TV and those of our parents or friends.
You should also understand that a person has individual vision characteristics, so everyone perceives the image differently. In addition to the visual characteristics of the person himself, monitor settings should also be taken into account.
Default computer settings, standard drivers, use of inappropriate ones color profiles, standard cords or incorrect placement of the screen - all this has specific value. Therefore, you should not rely solely on images on the Internet.
Photographers often show potential clients portfolio on their laptops on which they have installed suitable settings. But photos may look different on a different monitor. Therefore, you should not rely on the monitor to assess the quality of pictures. The only way to universally check quality is to print photographs.
How to properly set up a monitor - where to start?
Before setting up your monitor, you should remove possible obstacles to normal color reproduction (with maximum shades for this monitor) and full color perception. First of all, you should place the Monique in a place where there will be no interference from outside lighting. Look around the room - it is optimal that there are no windows in the chosen place, and that the lamp light does not fall directly or at an angle.
Designers also use special curtains that help limit glare and side light. For ordinary users, such curtains may be overkill, but you can at least place them on the table so that no light enters the screen.
Let's consider an image specially created to evaluate the quality of the picture on the monitor. This image contains 2 halves - white and black. Each half is marked with numbers 1-5. If the matrix is of sufficient quality and well configured, you can see all the numbers from this list. Owners of a mid-level monitor can see numbers 1-3. If only numbers 1-2 are visible, or it was not possible to notice them at all, the problem must be solved - this is what our article is intended for.
Very often users are faced with a situation where the monitor displays a “save mode”, “out of range” or “unsupported resolution” message, or «
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This means that the video card settings have set a resolution that the monitor does not support.
On many forums and websites you can find the following advice:
“To change the screen resolution you need to booting Windows press F8 and set some minimum resolution, then reboot in normal mode and enjoy life.”
But, as practice shows, this does not always work.
I want to share 100% way to reset screen resolution on computer.
In order to reset the screen resolution, you really need to boot the computer in Safe Mode, but let's go point by point.
- When loading Windows, press F8;
- Select the item “boot the computer in Safe Mode”;
- Press the Windows + Pause key combination (we get into the properties of my computer), go to the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button;
- Expand the list of Video adapters;
- Select your video adapter, call up the context menu and select Disable (Windows may ask “Do I need to remove drivers?” You can answer “no”, but sometimes it is necessary);
- Reboot the computer in normal mode;
- And now you don’t need to do anything, we see a miracle, Windows will re-detect the video adapter and reset the monitor screen resolution.
This method has helped out many times.
There is another way to reset the screen resolution - go back old monitor or reinstall Windows :) Why are you laughing, I’ve seen advice on reinstalling Windows on many forums! Just imagine, a 5-minute problem can be solved in a few hours.
How to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode to reset your graphics card
In the comments they asked the question (stated): " In Windows 10 it is impossible to boot into safe mode without first enabling this option in the OS itself , and since it is impossible to enable this option without a working monitor, your advice for Win 10 users is not relevant. Any other thoughts that would be suitable for Win 10?
PS: I don’t have another monitor at hand, nor do I have a built-in video adapter. "
This is not entirely true... Yes, you can actually enable the boot menu only from the “working” Windows 10. But the boot menu, where there will be “Boot in Safe Mode”, can be called up several times by restarting the computer with the Reset button on system unit. Windows 10 will understand that for some reason it cannot boot and will offer various recovery options. Once you boot into safe mode, you can perform all the necessary steps to reset the screen resolution in Windows 10, which are described above.
FAQ
Q: how to reset screen resolution via bios
A: information about screen resolution settings is stored in the operating system configs; you cannot reset the screen resolution through the BIOS
Today we will learn how to change the screen resolution in Windows 10 in several ways and look at the problems associated with this. These include: the inability to change the resolution, small or too large font after changing it, blurred fonts, etc. Finally, it is suggested to watch a video that shows how to change the resolution using the operating system.
Resolution is the number of dots (pixels) that determine the size of the image on the screen of any display. The first number indicates the width of the image, and the second number indicates its height.
So that the image does not look too large, or, conversely, small, this parameter should be set to a resolution equal to the physical one (the number of elements of the display matrix that form the image). This information is indicated in the monitor manual, on the display box, and is often displayed on the screen when incorrect settings the last one.
Let's use the Windows 10 settings dialog
The method that operating system developers propose to use and change the display resolution in Windows 10 is the simplest. This is the operation of the new system settings window.
1. Press Win→I to open the “Options” window.
2. Go to the “Devices” section.
3. On the “Screen” tab, go to “Advanced settings”.
The three previous items can be replaced by calling the Desktop context menu and selecting “Display Settings”.
If there are several information output devices, you must select the one you need in the window.
4. In the list, select the option marked “Recommended” (this is the native, physical resolution of your display) and press “Enter” or “Apply”.
After this, you should evaluate the image quality and, if something happens, the settings can be restored within 15 seconds with a single click. It is not recommended to do this when choosing the native resolution value; in just a couple of minutes the eyes will get used to the new parameters and the picture will not seem unusual, low-quality, too small, etc.
The same thing, but through the Control Panel
In Windows 10, this parameter is changed in the usual way from the “seven”. This is done in the Control Panel.
1. Call it via Win→X.
2. Set up a way to visualize elements in the form of icons.
Or simply find the “Screen” icon through the search bar in the top right corner.
3. Click on this icon.
5. Select a display if there are several of them.
6. Specify the value for each of them.
7. Click “Apply” to write new parameters to Windows registry 10.
Changing the resolution through the video card settings program
You can change the display resolution using a program that is installed along with the driver for the video adapter.
Let's look at how this is done using AMD as an example.
1. Call the “Setup Radeon” command through the Desktop context menu.
2. Click “Settings”, then “Advanced settings”.
3. We accept the terms of the license agreement.
4. Add a custom permission by clicking “Create”.
5. Specify any values manually and click “Check” to test the new resolution.
What’s interesting is that in this way you can achieve any resolution in both planes, even non-standard.
WITH nVidia video cards the same thing is done through the panel NVIDIA management, which is called through the desktop context menu.
Possible resolution issues in Windows 10
“Ten” automatically selects the physical resolution of the display and supports high values for this parameter, including 4K and 8K. But in certain cases, this function may not work and the list of supported values may not include the “native” one for the display. Then click “Properties” graphics adapter» at the bottom of the advanced screen options window.
Then click “List of all modes”. In the dialog that appears with a list of available settings, select the desired option and click “OK” until all windows are closed if the selected value is satisfactory.
Additionally, you should visit the device support site to see if it has any new version software to control the operation of the graphics adapter (you can also check the update through the control panel of the video card).
You may need a new driver to integrate into the system. complete removal old version BY. In this case, you should use the DDU utility, which also supports Intel video cards.
Visit your display's (developer) support resource for availability. fresh driver for him. Windows 10 does not always cope with the task of updating monitor drivers through Update Center.
Problems often arise when using cheap Chinese cables for connecting a video card and monitor or adapters. Try to get rid of them or change the connection interface if possible.
The image quality of the background image may be low due to the low resolution of the background image itself. background picture, it should be replaced with a larger one and check the result.
Typically, the operating system itself determines the resolution for a particular monitor model. However, the automatically selected parameters do not always suit the user. For example, on a 21-inch monitor I couldn’t get used to the small icons for a long time, so at first I independently changed the resolution to a slightly lower one, which suited me. Today I will tell and show how to do this correctly using the example of an operating room. Windows systems 7.
There are three ways to solve this issue, but not everyone can use one of them. I'm talking about changing parameters using a proprietary utility, which can be installed along with the drivers. However, many users simply refuse to install it, so this method is not relevant for them.
Method one
For example, let’s take an Ati Radeon video card, along with which the proprietary Catalyst Control Center utility is installed, through which you can change various parameters. We launch the program (usually it is located in the tray), select the “Desktop Management” section, the “Desktop Properties” subsection. Here you will see the current desktop settings, including the screen resolution, which you can change to the one you need.
Second way
The next option is even simpler compared to the first. Go to the desktop, click on right button mouse, after which a menu appears, in it select the “Screen resolution” item.
A window will open.
Here we “play” with the screen resolution - select and click OK.
Third way
Finally, the same thing can be done through the control panel.
Click the “Start” button and find the “Control Panel” item. Here we select the “Screen” section.
A window will open with the ability to enlarge icons on the desktop. On the left side of the screen there is an item “Setting screen resolution”, by clicking on which you can change the resolution.
As you can see, this process very easy and simple even for a beginner. But what you shouldn’t do is change the refresh rate - it is optimal for the monitor, and if you set it to a mode that it does not support, the device may fail. Fortunately, this rarely happens in practice and concerns mainly CRT monitors, which are currently almost out of circulation.
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