You don't have to set your monitor to run at this resolution, but it's usually recommended in order to ensure you see the sharpest text and images possible. LCD monitors generally come in two shapes: a standard proportion of width to height of , or a widescreen ratio of or A widescreen monitor has both a wider shape and resolution than a standard ratio monitor. If you're unsure of your monitor's native resolution, check the product manual or go to the manufacturer's website. Here are typical resolutions for some popular screen sizes:.
When you set your monitor to a screen resolution that it can't support, the screen will go black for a few seconds while the monitor reverts back to the original resolution.
Windows 7 More Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. Notes: When you change the screen resolution, it affects all users who log on to the computer. Need more help? Join the discussion. Was this information helpful?
Yes No. Thank you! It is denoted by two numbers. The first number represents the total no. The second number represents the total no. For example, if I say that my screen resolution is x , this means that my monitor is showing pixels horizontally and pixels vertically.
By the way, the x resolution is also known as p. This will display your current screen resolution. This can work on many devices including a PC, laptop, mobile phone, and a tablet. To make sure you know the exact screen resolution of your system, you should follow the steps below:.
This is the default and easiest way which Windows provides to change the screen resolution. Just follow the steps below:. Windows does not give any option to change screen resolution using the command prompt. But there is a utility called QRes which can be used for this purpose. It also supports the screen resolutions which are incompatible with your monitor.
It is only meant for advanced users. Download QRes. Windows Client. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Asked by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Miscellaneous. Use this forum to discuss miscellaneous issues that cannot be covered in any other Windows 7 forum.
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