How to Change the Resolution on a PC Computer Screen
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Start Menu > Control Panel
Open the Control Panel through your Start Menu. - 2
Click on Appearance and Themes. - 3
Select Change the Screen Resolution. - 4
Change resolution
Move the cursor along the spectrum from LESS at 800 x 600 pixels to MORE at 1680 x 1050 pixels. To view the new settings, click APPLY in the lower right corner. Be aware that your screen will temporarily black out as the adjustments are made. This only takes a few seconds. - 5
Confirm changes
To save your settings, click YES when you are prompted with the message: Your desktop has been reconfigured. Would you like to keep these settings?" Otherwise, click no and your screen will be reverted to the previous settings. - 6). Close out of the window by hitting OK when you have set your preferences to a resolution size that works best for you.