Change Your Computer Screen Resolution

Posted on December 11th, 2007 in General Internet, General Issues, Shortcuts / Hints, System Settings by admin

The display resolution refers to the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed on your computer screen. The majority of PC’s and laptops come with a computer screen resolution standard of 800 x 600 (newer computer have a higher res) but you may need to alter this.

To alter your computer screen resolution you have to;

Windows XP

  • Right click on your desktop
  • Click Properties
  • Select Settings
  • Move the Slide Bar in the Screen Resolution area to the desired res
  • Click OK and you are done

Windows Vista

  • Right click on your desktop
  • Click Graphics Property
  • Click Display Settings
  • In the Screen Resolution drop down you can alter your screen resolution from 1024 x 768 to 1280 x 800
  • Click Apply and you are done

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