Information in this article addresses Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP.
Locate theDisplay resolution,Resolution, orScreen resolutionarea.
If you’re using Vista, you won’t see it until you first selectDisplay parameters.
On XP, open theSettingstab.
Just choose the one you want to adjust the setting for.
Pick a different resolution setting.
The “best” setting is highly subjective to your personal preferences and your equipment.
ChooseApply,OK, orKeep changes(whichever you see) to save.
A reboot is unnecessary.
Some types of software require the screen resolution parameters to be set to a specific size.
If you receive errors when opening certain software titles, make any screen resolution changes as necessary.
Monitor Doesn’t Support a Screen Resolution?
It’s possible to change the screen resolution to a setting not supported by your monitor.
Fixing this is a simple asstarting Windows in Safe Modeand then following the directions above.
This time, just confirm to lower the resolution to something that’s likely supported by your monitor.
It’s called Windows Advanced Options Menu in Windows XP, and the option to select isEnable VGA Mode.
