How To Fix Video Resolution Problems
Video Resolution Problems - How To Fix
Is the correct monitor selected in your display settings?
Make sure that the correct monitor appears in Display properties. If the wrong monitor is selected, Windows might not use the full capabilities of your monitor, and you might be restricted in your choice of screen resolutions.
To check your monitor selection
1. Open Display Properties in Control Panel.
2. Click the Settings tab, click Advanced, and then click the Monitor tab.
3. The monitor that is selected for your computer is displayed under Monitor Type.
If correct monitor isn't listed, click Properties.
4. Click the Driver tab, and then click Update driver.
5. After the Hardware Update Wizard starts, click Install from a list or specific location, and then click Next.
6. Click Don't search. I will choose the driver to install, and then click Next. This provides a list of monitor manufacturers and models.
7. In Manufacturers, click the manufacturer of your monitor, and then in Models, click the model name.
If your monitor isn't listed, click (Standard monitor type) in Manufacturers, and then choose the most compatible setting for your monitor in Models.
8. Click Next, and then click Next again.
To open Display Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display.
If That Doesn't help, See Below
Are you using the wrong driver for your display adapter?
The following procedure might require you to restart your computer.
If the wrong driver is specified for your display adapter (video card), you might have problems installing your monitor or increasing the video resolution above 640 × 480 with 16 colors.
To find out whether a better driver is available
1. Open Display Properties in Control Panel.
2. Click the Settings tab, click Advanced, and then click the Adapter tab.
3. Click Properties, click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.
4. Click Install the software automatically (Recommended). Follow the instructions in the Hardware Update Wizard to search for a better display adapter driver.
5. Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so.
Note
To open Display Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display.
You might be able to download an updated driver from Windows Update. To go to the Window Update Web site, click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Windows Update.
If an updated driver is available, follow the instructions for downloading the software to your computer and installing it. If the driver is not installed automatically, use the procedure above to locate and install the driver on your computer.
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