Fix Screen Resolution Problem in Windows 10 [2024 Tutorial]

Fix Screen Resolution Problem in Windows 10 [Tutorial]

If you need to change the display resolution setting on your Windows 10 PC, it's not hard once you know how. Whether you want to try a sharper resolution on a laptop that defaults to a lower option or need to change it back to the recommended size from a less-than-stellar option, we've got your back.

Many a time, mostly after an Update to Windows or installation of a new graphics card, you may not be able to adjust the Screen Resolution on your PC running on Window 10. Sometimes you would not be able to find an option to change the screen resolution because the drop-down freezes, or it always reverts to the old resolution. Even worse, the monitor doesn’t display the native resolution. In this post, I am talking about how to fix the problem, if you can’t change the screen resolution in Windows 10.

Just before you start, let’s try some basic tips. Open Settings where you get to change the screen resolution. Go to Settings, then System, then Display. You should see a dropbox under label Resolution. See if you can change it to a resolution which either you want to is better than this. Sometimes, because of some issue, the display drivers automatically changes the screen resolution. If this doesn’t solve your problem, let’s try other methods.

It is very important to have the correct screen resolution settings on your Windows PC as it facilitates better display of content and the clarity of images. Higher is the resolution, sharper are the images and contents on your PC. While, Windows, however, has its own set default scaling settings and colors for each display in your PC, which are usually the best for your system, you can always adjust it according to your own preferences.

In this post, we will learn about how to how to change the Screen Resolution, Color calibration, ClearType Text, Display Adapter, Text sizing and other Display settings in Windows 10. Adjusting the screen resolution is easy, and you can get to the Screen Resolution settings via Display Settings app.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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screen resolution automatically changes windows 10
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screen resolution black border
screen resolution blurry
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screen resolution changes on its own windows 10
screen resolution doesn't fit my monitors border
screen resolution doesn't fit on monitor
screen resolution doesn't go high enough
screen resolution error
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However, problems can occur with with your Windows 10, and today we’re going to tell you how to fix low resolution problems in Windows 10.

Windows 10 low resolution programs – It’s possible that you screen resolution gets low only when using certain programs.

Windows 10 low resolution games – If your screen resolution gets low during playing games, check out our tutorial dedicated to this issue.

Windows 10 update changed my display – Some updates can actually disrupt your system, instead of improving it. Changing your resolution is just one of the possible problems.

Stuck at Windows resolution – Another common problem is when you can’t change the resolution in the Settings app.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.

[ethanzyskowski]

I played around with the display resolution... I brought it one below the recommended level and applied it the changed it back to the recommended one and applied it fixed my problem.

[thesillyboyJayse]

I Remembered One Day When I Used My Dads PC. I Clicked On An Resolution On Accident And It Was Glitching Like Crazy! I Was Scared That I Broke It. Luckily My Dad Fixed It.

[ancess]

if you have black bars in the corners when you change the display resolution, then go to the amd settings > Display > Scaling mode to Preserve aspect ratio. i hope it works ^^

[Yourmotwashum]

Man idk what happened, but now Youtube videos look crispy on default view, however when fullscreen, it's blurry, like from 1080p to 720p. It's stressing me out, and game graphics also messed up, pretty sure it has something to do with resolution

[regulardogTV]

What should i do if windows detects the wrong native resolution and i cant change it to the correct resolution because it wont show up on the display resolution section in the display settings tab ?. I had also tried to set a custom resolution which works for just a few seconds and then it is reverted back because windows thinks it is too big.

[minhhuynh]

I just find out another way to fix the resolution.
I connected my second monitor and it worked ok. Then adjusted the resolution, it messed up and I can't change it back. It is very blurry. It took me a while to find the solution.
To fix it, you don't need to change the resolution in Windows settings.
You just open your graphics card app. In my case, I use a GeForce card so I open the NVIDIA Control Panel app. Then Display > Resolution. Then, select the monitor u want and adjust the resolution in this graphics card app. Remeber to hit the Apply button.
If you use AMD card, there should be an AMD card app as well.

[garytoft]

For the second time in recent history, a Windows 10 update eliminated my ability to set my monitor (VGA connection) to any higher than a 1024X768 resolution. I was able to run my driver in a Windows 8 compatibility mode the first time, but not after the latest update. After days of seeking a solution, the solution popped into my mind. I wasn't using my HDMI port so for less than $7.50 (including shipping) I was able to acquire a HDMI to VGA adapter from Amazon. Problem solved. I was able to set the monitor to 1920X1080 as I had been prior to the update.

[njmi]

Thank you. All it needs was just to update the display driver and it auto fixed my problems.

[mattclagett]

I solved an issue where my recommended resolution (2560x1080) displayed shorter than the screen (bottom was black), and 2560x1440 fit but was blurry.
First I updated my display adapter driver, but I am not sure if that did anything.
Clicked on Advanced display settings -> Display adapter properties for Display 2 -> List All Modes -> selected "2560 by 1080, True Color (32 bit), 60hz", which are my suggested product settings. Suddenly it works? Hope this helps anyone.

[changbinmybeloved]

my display recommend 1024 x 768 and the other one is 800 x 600, I want the original resolution/display :( I tried everything its not working, my display adapter is AMD Radeon HD 7600M Series help me pls

Edited: My problem is solved long ago. My father solved it. Just find your missing Nvidia and download it according to your laptop display adapter

[goatsonhun]

the deleting one fixed it, thank you brother.

[dzldriver]

unfortunately this did nothing for me. I still can't go higher than 1920x1080 on mine. Monitor, cable and display adapter are all capable of it.

[tuber]

I'm sick and tired of having 1600 x 900, is there a way that I can upgrade it to 1920 x 1080 or 2240x1260?

[lel]

Hello! I have a question.... At night I clicked restart and update and... my computer shrink and idk what to do please help me. :(

[Ploaper]

"2023 tutorial" *made in 2019*

[redronalddaniels]

My windows 10 is not recommending any resolution. I can see a tons of resolution on the menu. When I click on 1920×1080 my display doesn't fit properly. No display on left and right, just in middle. Any solution?

[kingdon]

I have the issue where I have a 4k monitor with a high speed HDMI cable, and I'm still only getting 1080p resolution. Can't set it any higher, I have installed the AMD drivers update and even DX 12. I have done all my window updates etc. This makes no dam sense. It was fine like months ago, I upgraded to windows 11 it screwed up my whole pc. I just went back to windows 10, and did everything.

[EmanLear]

The process for AMD is not as smooth as NVIDA they dont really auto detect you have to select the correct video card model but! It worked and not too hard. Thank you.

[kumkuldip]

Thank you soo much ❤❤ that was really helpful.

[XousYT]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I DELETED THE DRIVER AND RESTARTED MY COMPUTER AND IT WORKED MY SCREEN RESOLUTION WAS LOCKED TO 1024X AND I COULDNT CHANGE IT TYSMM