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How to change the resolution in Windows 10
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quick start Guide

Would you like to change the resolution of your screen in Windows 10? We'll show you how it's done!

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If you connect a new monitor to your PC, you usually have to set the resolution manually first. The screen resolution influences the sharpness of text and images - the higher the resolution, the sharper and clearer the display. We will explain how to change the resolution in Windows 10 below.

How to change the resolution in Windows 10

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions ..

1st step:

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Make a right click on a blank area of your desktop . A context menu opens in which you click " Display settings ".

2nd step:

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In the display settings you will find the option " Resolution " or " Screen resolution " for newer Windows 10 versions. Click on the arrow to the right of the currently set resolution and look for a new value in the list that appears .

3rd step:

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After you have clicked on a new resolution, a preview appears. If the resolution is correct, click " Keep ", if you want to change the resolution again, click " Reset ".

Note: If you have selected a resolution that is too high for your monitor, the screen will go black. Then just press the [Esc] key or wait 10 seconds. Windows then resets the settings and you can choose a different resolution.

If you cannot change the resolution at all, it is probably due to an outdated graphics card driver . You can easily update this via the website of the relevant manufacturer. How to find out which graphics card you have, read in this guide..

quick start Guide

  1. Make a right click on a blank area of your desktop and choose "from the context menu display settings " on.
  2. In the display settings you will find the option " Resolution " or " Screen resolution " for newer Windows 10 versions, which you can open with one click. Select the desired resolution from the list .
  3. You will then be shown a preview . Click on " Keep " if the resolution fits or on " Reset " if you want to try a different resolution.
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