After the process is completed Windows installations 10 many users who have installed a new OS on their computer are faced with problems changing the screen resolution. Today we will look at several methods for solving this issue.
Resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen (the minimum particle of the image formed on the display) horizontally and vertically. In most cases, Windows 10 automatically selects the optimal value for this setting based on the size of your monitor. But this function does not work perfectly. And the absence of a video driver in the installation distribution with the OS makes changing the resolution completely impossible.
So, let's look at how to set the required number of pixels that form the image on the display matrix in both planes, assuming that the video adapter drivers are installed.
Through the settings dialog
The most common method for changing the monitor resolution is to use the screen settings interface.
- To do this, call up the desktop context menu and go to the “Display Settings” item.
- Then go to the “Advanced Settings” tab, where you will see a drop-down menu with the inscription “Resolution” and the settings options supported by your monitor.
- If there is more than one monitor, select the monitor whose resolution will be adjusted, otherwise we skip the step.
- In the drop-down menu, select the required, or better yet, recommended screen resolution and click “Apply”.
After this, the image on the display will change for a few seconds to evaluate the picture and be able to restore previous settings permissions. If problems occur (screen flickering, black background, artifacts), wait 15 seconds, after which Windows 10 will reset the settings to the previous ones.
Via Control Panel
In a similar way, the display resolution is changed through the Control Panel, and in the old interface, familiar from Windows XP:
- Call the context menu of the free part of the desktop.
- Select the “Screen” option from the drop-down list or go to the Control Panel and look for the component of the same name, which is one of the last.
- After opening the window where you can resize text and interface elements, click on the “Setting screen resolution” link located in the left menu of the dialog.
- We select the required screen resolution and, if you use multiple monitors, indicate the settings of which we intend to change.
After clicking on the “Apply” button, as in the first case, we will have the opportunity to evaluate the selected settings and, if you are dissatisfied with them, cancel the changes. After clicking “OK”, the parameters will take effect instantly when the window is closed.
In addition to the classical methods mentioned above, it is possible to change the screen resolution using a specialized software.
Carroll app
Carrol is a tiny utility designed to help you adjust your screen resolution. A simple user interface allows you to change monitor settings in two clicks.
- Launching the application on Windows
- Select a computer monitor.
- Specify a set of parameters (refresh rate, color depth).
- Click: “Change screen...” to apply the settings without logging out.
- We agree with the changes.
Drivers from AMD
If you are using a video card manufactured by ATI, then the monitor resolution in Windows 10 changes as follows:
- In the context menu of the desktop area free of interface elements, select the first item, as in the screenshot.
- Follow the link: “Desktop Management”.
- Call “Properties...” by clicking on the corresponding inscription.
- In the dialog that appears, indicate the value inherent to your display and apply the changes made.
Nvidia driver
- In the desktop context menu, select “Nvidia Control Panel”.
- Open the menu item called “Display”.
- Select the appropriate parameters (here you also set the screen refresh rate in Windows 10 and color depth).
- Applying the new settings.
Possible problems
Windows 10 is a human creation, which is why it simply cannot be perfect and work flawlessly. This also applies automatic detection and setting the display resolution. In the absence of drivers, naturally, this function does not work normally. But it happens that the problem appears even if there is latest version drivers for the video adapter. To solve it, use the tips given below.
- Try restarting Windows 10 or reinstalling the drivers for your video card.
- Install the monitor driver from the manufacturer's support site.
- If possible, change the monitor connection interface.
- If the required computer resolution is not present in the drop-down list of options, call “Properties” GPU and click on the button to display the “List of all modes”.
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There are a lot of new users operating system from Microsoft complain that they can’t figure out how to change the screen resolution, because the feature has disappeared from “Personalization”:
Some people somehow begin to get used to the incorrect screen resolution, others begin to demolish Windows and return to the old 7/8.1, and we will try to explain how this can still be done on Windows 10, and even several different ways. We want to say right away that there is no point in getting used to the wrong resolution. You should use the capabilities of your laptop or computer for as long as it is designed for, so if a problem arises, it must be addressed immediately.
You will not be able to change the screen resolution from “Personalization” 100 percent. In order to do this without leaving “Settings”, you need to click on the gear and you will be taken to the updated “Control Panel”:
So far it has only 9 submenus, but with updates it will be improved and displace the old familiar panel, which, by the way, is also in the “top ten”:
We need to enter submenu No. 1 - “System”:
In it we need to scroll down the window and find a link to change additional screen parameters:
Just as in the previous window, scroll down the window and find “Screen resolution”. Change to the value that is optimal for you or the maximum available and save the changes:
After this, the screen will blink and the new resolution will be set.
Let us now use the second “classical” method. Open the old control panel through the taskbar (using search):
In the control panel, find the “Screen” menu and click on it:
On the right we see a list of options for this menu. Select the “cherished” item “Setting screen resolution” and enter:
As we can see, this is something that was previously available directly from “Personalization”, and now it can be found this way. We carry out all the necessary actions and confirm them. For the laziest users, as we later realized, there is the easiest way:
Right-click on an empty space on the desktop and select “Display Settings” and we will go to the same window that is presented at the very beginning of the first method:
As you can see, the developers have thought out the new OS to the smallest detail and using it is a pleasure, the main thing is to get to the bottom of it and not be afraid of anything new.
Screen resolution directly depends on the diagonal of the monitor (physical characteristics). It determines the number of dots (pixels) horizontally and vertically, as well as their ratio. The higher the resolution, the smaller the image on the screen and vice versa. For widescreen monitors you should choose one resolution, for “square” - another.
If it was initially set incorrectly, the picture quality will be noticeably lower. These may be defects such as:
- black stripes on the sides;
- disproportionately “moved to the side” image;
- blurry, unclear picture (especially visible in the text);
- too large or, conversely, small icons, etc.
To prevent this from happening, the resolution must be set based on technical characteristics devices. You can find it out from the instructions or look at the manufacturer’s official website. As a rule, after downloading the latest version of drivers for the graphics adapter (video card), the computer will automatically install the recommended settings. If this does not happen, the user will have to do it manually. This article will discuss how to find out the screen resolution on Windows 10.
This parameter can be determined in several ways. The easiest and fastest way is through the desktop. For this:
- Right-click on an empty area (wallpaper) on the desktop. In the context menu that appears, select “Display Settings”.
- A new window will open with the current display settings. Here you indicate the resolution, scale, orientation (landscape, portrait, portrait format) of the monitor. If other screens are connected to the PC, they will appear in this menu. As for the main one, you can specify the desired parameters for them and turn them over.
There is another way to get to this menu. It is convenient to use if you have a laptop, and the key responsible for calling the context menu (via the right mouse button) does not work on the touchpad. For this:
- Call “Start” and start typing “Settings” in the list that appears. Select a classic app from the Best Match category. Or just click on the gear icon.
- " Windows Settings" Find and click on the “System” category. She will be first on the list.
- By default, you will immediately be taken to a screen with the necessary settings. If this does not happen, then from the list on the left side of the window, click on “Display” so that the resolution is displayed on the right side.
- Or, on the main Windows Settings page, immediately start typing in the empty field keyword"Display" to start searching automatically. From the options provided, select Change display settings.
The correct extension for the monitor will be marked “Recommended” next to the digital designation. It is detected automatically if drivers for the video adapter are available.
If any other is selected, then it must be changed to the one recommended by the system. If not a single parameter has such an inscription, then this indicates the absence of drivers for the video adapter. In this case, you need to download them.
How to change
You can change the value to the desired one through the display parameters. You can get into them by following the instructions described above. Or you can use another method:
- Run system utility"Run." It can be found through the Start menu or called by the Win + R key combination on the keyboard.
- In the window that opens, enter the command “desk.cpl” and click “OK” to bring up the display options.
- Screen options will open. Change the resolution through the appropriate category. To do this, click on the digital designation (which is set in currently) and select the desired option from the drop-down list.
- Similar actions can be done by scrolling down the page and clicking on “Graphics adapter properties.”
- A small window will appear in which you need to select the “Adapter” tab, and then click on the “List of all modes” button.
- All extensions available for the monitor are displayed here. Moreover, even those that are not available through the “Display” menu (for example, 1920x1080 Full HD). This is convenient if you want to set a non-standard parameter. Select the one you need, then click the “OK” button.
- Confirm to save your changes.
Please note that in the properties of the graphics adapter there will not be a corresponding inscription next to the recommended setting. Therefore, to check whether the selected setting is suitable for your computer, try switching to each one in turn. If you choose the right one, you will immediately notice improvements in image quality.
Possible problems
By default, OS Windows (x32 Bit and x64 Bit) automatically determines the optimal screen settings. In some cases this does not happen, and when you try to specify the required extension manually, it is simply not in the list of available ones.
Most often this happens due to the lack of drivers for the graphics adapter or monitor (especially for non-standard devices). You can update them directly by downloading from the official website of the developer, or through special software.
Other reasons:
- If you are sure that the latest version of drivers is installed on your PC, then try installing the required extension through the properties of the graphics adapter (mode selection). The method is described above and is characterized by a wider selection of available resolutions.
- If you are using a non-standard monitor (applies to stationary PCs), then make sure that the drivers are loaded for it as well (not to be confused with the drivers for the video card). Some monitors require additional software to function fully. It can be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website.
A problem with choosing a resolution can arise when using low-quality adapters, adapters, or cables. Even if you are using a laptop and connecting it to additional monitor via HDMI. In this case, try connecting the screen using a different method.
Sometimes the reason for a bad image on the screen is that the monitor diagonal (physical characteristic) does not match the screen resolution. In this case, try:
- Go to screen settings. To do this, open Start and start typing “Display” in the search field. From the list of found ones, select and run “Change display settings”.
- In the window that opens, find the “Scale” item and check whether the recommended parameters are set. If not, then return them to default.
- If the recommended settings do not suit you and the image is too small at the optimal resolution, then increase its size by selecting a different value. For example, increase the zoom from 100% to 125%.
- For more fine tuning Click on the inscription: “Customizable scaling”. Here, specify the desired parameter (the maximum available is 500%) and save the changes. To do this, click “Apply”.
In some cases, this helps eliminate a number of troubles associated with poor image quality. If you wish, you can try choosing a different screen resolution and adjusting the scale. To solve other problems, most often it is enough to simply download the latest version of drivers for the video card.
How to find out your video card model
To download drivers for a graphics adapter, you need to know the model of your video card. Without this information, you will not be able to download them manually, since automatic online device detection does not always do this accurately.
This can be done through special utility dxdiag. To run it:
- Open Start and enter the name of the application. Then click on the found option.
- The DirectX Diagnostic Tools window appears. Here, go to the Screen tab. The “Device” block will indicate the name of the video card. In our case it is Nvidia GeForce GT 220M. Copy its name to find drivers. The block opposite will indicate Additional Information about the current software version, date of last update.
If dxdiag does not start or other problems occur during the process, then you can find out the video card model in another way, using regular means from Microsoft. For this:
- Open “Options” and go to display settings (the method is described in the instructions above). Here, find the inscription “Graphics adapter properties” and click on it.
- Go to the "Adapter" tab. The “Type” and “Details” blocks will contain information about the video card model.
Knowing the name of the graphics adapter, you can download the driver from the manufacturer's official website. After this, you can set the optimal screen resolution on Windows.
How to download drivers
Once you know your graphics adapter model, you can easily download and install it manually new version software. For this:
- In the search engine, enter the name of the video card manufacturer (for example, Nvidia) + drivers. Then go to the official website. To do this, click on the first suggested link from the search results.
- The browser will redirect you to the “Drivers” tab, but if this does not happen, then with home page go to it yourself. Here, indicate the type, series and family of products, following the information received earlier and the OS version. Click on the big green "Search" button.
- Agree to the license terms and click “Download”. The software will begin downloading. Wait for it to complete and then run it installation file and follow the instructions of the Windows wizard.
The screen resolution will automatically change to the optimal one. If this does not happen, then perform these steps yourself. Through display options.
How to update drivers
Find out the video card model and immediately update the drivers for it via standard features Microsoft Windows can be done as follows:
- In the Start menu, start typing “Control Panel”, and then launch the desktop application you found.
- For a more comfortable experience, change the way you view available options to large or small icons. Then find “Device Manager” in the list. Click on the inscription with the left mouse button to launch the application.
- In the window that opens, find the “Video adapters” category. Please note that depending on your computer, there may be several subcategories available. If any drivers were installed for the device, then the model name should be there (in our case it is Nvidia GeForce GT 220M). If they are not available, you will see the message “Unidentified device”.
- Specify the path to the files. To do this, click the “Browse” button and select the folder with the downloaded drivers. Click Next to begin installation.
After the process is completed, the most optimal one for your screen will appear in the list of available resolutions. Remember that next to it there will be a corresponding “Recommended” inscription.
If you are already using the latest version of drivers, the system will display a message stating that the most suitable drivers already installed on this PC. This notification may also indicate that Windows was unable to find updates. In this case, you can try to download them manually, through the official website (the method is described above).
Conclusion
You can find out the screen resolution through the display settings or by clicking right click mouse on the desktop. After this, you will be able to see the current value, and if desired, change it to the required one. Please note that it must match technical parameters monitor (diagonal).
If these characteristics do not converge, the image quality will be noticeably lower. If the required screen resolution is not available, then you will most likely have to update the drivers for your graphics adapter. This can be done using the built-in Windows tools.
Video instruction
Below you will find a video dedicated to this topic.
Screen resolution largely relates to those parameters that ensure comfortable work at the computer. It is important not only to configure the optimal appearance of icons or panels with a certain clarity of display, but also to do this in such a way that your eyes do not get tired, and extended program windows fit into the monitor space allocated for them.
Initially, you need to solve the problem of how to change the screen resolution in Windows 10. This can be done in several ways, which you will find in our article. It will be discussed separately why sometimes it is not possible to change the screen resolution (Windows 10, as is already clear, is taken as the operating system). Accordingly, solutions will be proposed to resolve such problems.
How to change screen resolution in Windows 10 using the standard method?
Unlike its predecessors, the tenth version of the system has acquired new tools, which concentrate the main parameters and settings. And this is not the “Control Panel”, but the “Settings” menu, although you can access the settings without directly entering this section. How to change the screen resolution in Windows 10 in this case?
As before, first you need to right-click on the free space of the desktop, and select the screen settings line (not personalization) in the menu. After this, the corresponding settings section will appear, in which you simply need to set the required mode.
If updates like Anniversary Update or Creators Update, then to access the settings you must use the additional parameters line. The new section can run detection of supported modes if the desired one is not shown in the list, but this is unlikely.
in Windows 10 via Control Panel?
Also, in systems without an upgrade to the above build updates, you can use the classic method, which consists of using a standard control panel, which for some unknown reason is hidden away from the user’s eyes.
Call the most in a simple way it can be done through the “Run” console (Win+R) by entering the control command in the field. How to change screen resolution in Windows 10 using this tool? Simple too. Select the “Screen” section in the list and follow the “Resolution settings” link, then set the necessary parameters and save the changes made.
However, it is worth repeating: this method is applicable exclusively to “clean” systems, and in the presence of installed upgrades this section not available in the control panel.
Using utilities for AMD Radeon adapters
For the most well-known types of video cards, the question of how to change the screen resolution in Windows 10 is solved through the use of control utilities. For graphics adapters Radeon is best to use the AMD Catalyst utility. At least there are much more settings in it than in the system itself.
Because the application embeds its commands in context menus system, you can call it through the RMB menu on the desktop. Here you need to first use the desktop control line and then go to the desktop properties. The area settings will show all available permissions. Select what you want and save the settings.
NVIDIA graphics card management programs
For video adapters from this manufacturer you can use control panel NVIDIA. There shouldn't be any problems here either.
In the menu on the left, select changing the resolution, after which it is installed in the list of available desired mode, and the applied options are saved.
What to do if the resolution cannot be changed?
But what to do if you cannot change the screen resolution in Windows 10 by any means? Basically, the reason lies solely in the absence or incorrect installation of graphics adapter drivers.
Although this mostly applies to integrated cards, sometimes such situations can also occur with discrete adapters. There is only one conclusion to correct the situation - updating or completely reinstalling the corresponding software. In the simplest case, you can use the “Device Manager”, where the corresponding update item is selected via RMB on the marked object. Also, through the properties, the card can be completely removed from the system, and after the system detects the adapter, the drivers will be installed automatically. But it is better to use original driver disks or software packages, downloaded from manufacturers' websites.
It happens that you cannot change the screen resolution in Windows 10 just because the hardware is non-standard, and the driver selected by the system (in its opinion, the most suitable) does not work. In this case, use the details tab, where in the list of properties select the equipment ID, copy the longest line containing the values of the DEV and VEN identifiers, search for it on the Internet, then download the driver and install it yourself.
Instead of an afterword
As can be seen from the above, the issue of changing the screen resolution is quite simple. In the case of integrated adapters, you can only use the settings of the system itself. But if there is discrete video cards There are much more customization options, not to mention some advanced features. Problems can be resolved solely by following the steps described regarding drivers or related software. It may be, but not always, necessary to update the relevant platforms. In particular, this may concern the installation of updates for DirectX in the form of the latest version and its latest updates, but this, as they say, is just in case.
Windows 10 users have the ability to change the default screen settings that the system selects by default. Sometimes problems may arise during the process of setting up or using the monitor, but they are very easy to solve.
Screen settings
Personalizing screen settings helps you customize any screen so that it is as convenient for the user to use it as possible. Remember the settings that were specified before your intervention, so that if unsuccessful changes are made, you can quickly restore everything.
Brightness control
There are several ways to change the brightness: by changing system settings or using the functions of the screen itself.
Through screen capabilities
Look for the brightness control buttons on your monitor and use them to turn the light up or down. But keep in mind that these buttons are not present on all monitor models. If they are not there, use the methods described below.
Use the monitor buttons to adjust brightness
Via keyboard buttons
Having learned the keys quick access, that is, from F1 to F12, you can find the button responsible for adjusting the brightness. Click or hold it to get the result.
This button may sometimes be missing or not work. In this case, use the methods described below.
Use shortcut keys to adjust brightness
Fast way
By clicking on the battery icon or message icon, you will see the “Brightness” block. Use it to select the brightness level you need.
Click on the battery icon and change the brightness
Through system parameters
- Expand system settings.
Open System Settings
- Go to the "System" block.
Click on the “System” block
- In the “Screen” tab, find the “Brightness level” item and move the slider. Click on the “Apply” button.
Move the slider to change brightness
Video: how to adjust brightness and other screen parameters
Via power settings
- In the system search bar write “Power supply” and open the proposed page.
Open the Power Options tab
- Open the settings for the plan you are using.
Click on the “Configure power plan” button
- In the list of parameters, find the line “Brightness” and move the slider to the appropriate value.
Adjust brightness in power options
What to do if brightness options are not available
Your screen may not support brightness changes, but this problem only occurs on older devices. Most often, the reason lies in the absence of the necessary driver:
- Go to Device Manager.
Open Device Manager
- Find the "Monitors" section and expand it. If you have the sub-item " Universal monitor PnP", right-click on it and use the "Enable" function. Done, restart your computer, go to the instructions above and try changing the brightness again.
Select the monitor and use the "Engage" function
- If there is a sub-item “Universal Non-PnP Monitor” or an icon indicating that there are no drivers, manually find and install them. To do this, find the monitor manufacturer’s website, download drivers for your model from it, return to the “Device Manager”, right-click on the monitor and select the “Update Drivers” function.
Download and update your monitor drivers
- Select "Search for driver software on this computer" and finish the procedure, and then return to the instructions above and change the brightness. You may need to restart your computer first.
Select manual search and specify the path to the drivers
Video: how to update drivers in Windows 10
Contrast settings
The easiest way to change the color ratio is using automatic adjustment, which can be started by the following steps:
- While in the system parameters, select the “System” block. In the "Display" tab, go to additional options.
Click on the "More display options" button
- Click on the “Color Calibration” button.
Open the “Screen calibration” section
- Read several pages of instructions, each time clicking the “Next” button.
- Go through the screen gamma adjustment process.
Perform gamma calibration
- Go through the brightness adjustment process.
Adjust the brightness
- Go through the contrast adjustment process.
Adjust the contrast
- Go through the color balancing process.
Customize color display
- Save or discard your changes.
Save your screen customization results
Video: how to calibrate your monitor in Windows 10
Changing the resolution
The number and density of pixels involved in displaying the image depends on the screen resolution. Each monitor model has its own recommended resolution value; you can find it in the instructions for the monitor or by searching through all the resolutions offered by the system:
Video: how to change screen resolution in Windows 10
Changing orientation, scale, adding multiple monitors
By going to the screen settings (the first step of the previous subparagraph), you can change not only the resolution, but also the scale, due to which all fonts and icons will become either larger or smaller.
Adjust screen scale
The orientation immediately changes from landscape to portrait or portrait and vice versa. This feature is only useful if you have a monitor with a non-standard aspect ratio, for example, one that is tall rather than wide.
Select the appropriate orientation
If several monitors are connected to the computer, each of them will be configured separately. But first you need to recognize them by clicking on the “Detect” button. Once the search is complete, the options for each monitor will be available.
Click on the “Detect” button to recognize the new screen
Troubleshooting monitor problems
If you encounter problems while setting up or using your monitor, you should try to fix them yourself.
Blinking screen
If the screen starts to flicker only in a certain application or game, this means that the program is incompatible with your build and the problem is there. If the monitor blinks constantly, then there may be two reasons: a problem with the cable or drivers.
First, check that the cable connecting the monitor and the computer unit is not pinched or coming loose. Usually this is VGA or HDMI cable. Unplug it from both connectors, plug it in again and check if the problem goes away. If possible, test the monitor using a different cable.
Check if the unit and monitor are well connected
Secondly, if you are convinced that the problem is not with the cable, update the drivers:
Games don't open full screen
Some games may default to opening in a window instead of full screen. If you want to fix this, there are two ways. The first is to use the combination Alt + Enter, which gives the command to stretch active window full screen, the second is to go to the settings of the game itself and set the value to “Open in full screen mode”. Usually the second method works 100%; the game either opens full screen immediately or does so after a restart.
Enable full screen mode in game settings
Screen calibration
Tablet users Windows control 10 or digital pen may experience that the system does not respond correctly to finger or pen touches. In this case, you need to resort to screen calibration:
Deactivating sleep mode and turning off the monitor
By default, if the user does not perform any activity for 15 minutes, the computer turns off the monitor. After another 15 minutes of inactivity, the system goes to sleep. This is necessary to save energy. But the power saving function can be deactivated or configured:
So, a computer monitor can be customized by changing its extension, format, brightness, contrast and scale. If there are problems with the screen, it is worth updating the drivers, checking the cable, or performing calibration. You can also configure the computer to go into sleep mode or disable it altogether.
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