If you have recently upgraded to windows 10, you may have noticed that your screen resolution has changed. This is because Windows 10 has a feature called “low resolution mode” that automatically adjusts your screen resolution to a lower setting when it detects that your system is having trouble displaying the current resolution. While this feature can be helpful in some cases, it can also be frustrating if you prefer to have a higher resolution. In this article, we will discuss how to disable low resolution mode in Windows 10.
What is low resolution mode?
Before we dive into how to disable low resolution mode, let’s first understand what it is. Low resolution mode is a feature in Windows 10 that automatically adjusts your screen resolution to a lower setting when it detects that your system is having trouble displaying the current resolution. This can happen if your graphics card is not powerful enough to handle the current resolution, or if there are issues with your display drivers.
How to disable low resolution mode in Windows 10
If you prefer to have a higher screen resolution and want to disable low resolution mode, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Settings app
Click on the Start menu and then click on the gear icon to open the Settings app.
Step 2: Go to the System settings
In the Settings app, click on the “System” option.
Step 3: Click on Display
In the System settings, click on the “Display” option in the left-hand menu.
Step 4: Click on Advanced display settings
Scroll down to the bottom of the Display settings and click on the “Advanced display settings” link.
Step 5: Click on Display adapter properties
In the Advanced display settings, click on the “Display adapter properties” link.
Step 6: Go to the Monitor tab
In the Display adapter properties, go to the “Monitor” tab.
Step 7: Uncheck the box next to “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display”
Under the Monitor settings, uncheck the box next to “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display.”
Step 8: Click on Apply and then OK
Click on the “Apply” button and then click “OK” to save the changes.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily disable low resolution mode in Windows 10 and have your preferred screen resolution. Keep in mind that if you are experiencing issues with your display, it may be necessary to use low resolution mode to troubleshoot the problem. However, if you prefer to have a higher resolution, you can always follow these steps to disable low resolution mode.
Have you had any issues with low resolution mode in Windows 10? Let us know in the comments.
