The quality of the image that the user sees on a computer or laptop screen directly depends on the pixel aspect ratio and the number of points per unit area set by the output device parameters graphic information... Every device, every laptop or home stationary computer (monitor), tablet or mobile phone able to display graphics in the specified quality parameters. IN standard settings, on a separate device, the quality is set at which the image becomes clear with the transfer of shading effects and other "goodies" of graphics. Or, on the contrary, it decreases the quality, increasing the rate at which the file is loaded into the cache.

The screen resolution is responsible for the image quality

Change the resolution in the standard way

You can change the screen resolution in windows 7 (the most popular OS today) in the traditional way, which is available in every Windows assembly.

The easiest way to go to the resolution configuration management window is through the desktop by clicking the right mouse button. In the emerging context menu(depends on the OS build) the item "Personalization" or "Properties" is located.

A great way to change your screen resolution

The main difference from the transition to the item "properties" is that the personalization provides functionality related only to graphic characteristics, without a configuration menu for desktop controls.

But this applies exclusively to the seventh version. In the subsequent menu item "personalization" will only change the background of the desktop or the colors of the windows. Otherwise, you can adjust the screen resolution in windows 7 in the same way as in other, old assemblies.

If the "Properties" item is present in the context menu, then when you go to this item in the left part of the window that opens, select the "Settings" or "Resolution" section.

In the workspace of the window that appears, find the drop-down menu with options for quality settings for the device on which you want to make changes. On laptops with a diagonal of 1920 × 1080 or 1366 × 768, the resolution is better than the lower definition. The first time you boot the OS, your computer is set to standard definition. Due to the lack of hardware drivers, it can be as low as 800x600 pixels.

Format and type

When wondering about the difference in pixel ratio, understand that possible options the use of resolution depends on the format of the visible part of the monitor, on its working area. The screen format should not be confused with its type. The types differ in the technology of arranging pixels on the matrix - TFT and IPS. Both the first and second options are used to create screens of various formats on all types of devices.

The screen resolution of the monitor does not always allow you to form the desired work area. For convenience, sometimes several monitors are used, combined into one desktop. This approach is used by software developers, video operators and those who want to make the most of the available resources.

To increase the screen resolution on a laptop, not only are used standard means Windows but also additional applications that come with the drivers for the video card or are initially installed on the laptop by the developer.

The program for changing the screen resolution has an intuitive interface and the section for managing the resolution is called, in most cases, "parameters"

If you change the screen resolution in a special program or application, then in system settings changes do not always take effect immediately. A reboot is required 20% of the time.

What to do if the screen resolution does not change

If the screen resolution does not change on windows 7 in the way quick access through the desktop and its properties, you should use the control panel. You don't even need a mouse to do this.

Press the Windows icon on the keyboard;

Select the item "control panel" (must be displayed in all operating systems);

Find the "screen" section and go to the setting item. The next step is the "change" button;

Choose the one you want and enjoy the image.

The standard screen resolution does not allow you to fully work with graphics applications to create vector and raster graphics because in most cases it is only 800x600 pixels.

A screen resolution of 1920 × 1080 is optimal for a comfortable work experience. If in the standard version such an aspect ratio is not presented when choosing settings, then you should update the codecs and drivers for the video card.

In the case when the user's priority is given to watching the video in good quality, widescreen videos, set up the monitor as follows:

Flicker frequency of the monitor at maximum;

Resolution 1366 × 768 pixels;

No image filtering.

The most affordable option for automatic tuning monitor for different purposes - an intuitive program that can be selected from the free access in the list of applications to the monitor of a particular manufacturer.

On some OS assemblies, the menu and the general system architecture and interface have been greatly changed. Most of all other changes are subject to Windows 7. Pirates made fun of it, even in some places more than XP. Therefore, you can find out the screen resolution in windows 7 by entering the control panel and selecting the display properties from the menu.

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In general, you can set up a monitor in a matter of minutes, if you are well prepared for this - install all the necessary utilities and the correct software. Using applications and utilities from unknown developers is not as dangerous as, for example, programs for creating or editing audio or video. Screen customizers take up very little space on both the hard drive and random access memory... But some of them can seriously confuse the video card, so you need to carefully study the settings completely, and not go to standard set"default".

Now you know how to change the screen resolution. Ask questions to specialists.

The question of changing the resolution in Windows 7 or 8, as well as doing it in the game, although it belongs to the category "for the very beginners", but is asked quite often. In this instruction, we will touch not only directly on the steps required to change the screen resolution, but also some other things. See also: (+ video instruction),.

In particular, I'll talk about why the required permission may not be in the list of available ones, for example, when Full screen HD 1920 by 1080 it is impossible to set the resolution higher than 800 × 600 or 1024 × 768, about why it is better to set a resolution corresponding to the physical parameters of the matrix on modern monitors, and what to do if everything on the screen is too large or too small ...

For operating rooms Windows systems 8 and Windows 8.1, changing the screen resolution can be done in exactly the same way as described above. At the same time, I recommend following the same recommendations.

However, in the new OS, there is another way to change the screen resolution, which we will consider here.

• Move the mouse pointer to any of the right corners of the screen to display the panel. On it, select "Settings", and then, at the bottom - "Change computer settings."
• In the options window, select "Computer and Devices", then - "Display".
• Adjust the screen resolution and other display settings you want.

Changing the screen resolution in Windows 8

Perhaps it will be more convenient for someone, although personally I use the same method to change the resolution in Windows 8 as in Windows 7.

Using graphics card management utilities to change the resolution

In addition to the options described above, you can also change the resolution using various graphics control panels from NVidia (GeForce video cards), ATI (or AMD, Radeon graphics) or Intel.

For many users, when working in Windows in the notification area there is an icon for accessing the functions of the video card and in most cases, if you click on it right click mouse, then you can quickly change the display settings, including the screen resolution, simply by selecting the one you need in the menu.

Changing the screen resolution in the game

Most games that run in full screen have their own resolution, which you can change. Depending on the game, these settings can be found in the items "Graphics", "Additional graphics options", "System" and others. Note that in some very old games the screen resolution cannot be changed. One more note: installing more high resolution in the game can lead to the fact that it will "slow down", especially on not too powerful computers.

That's all I can tell you about changing the screen resolution in Windows. Hope the information is helpful.

To make your computer screen settings as comfortable as possible for your eyes, you need to know how to change the screen resolution of your monitor. personal computer or laptop.

Screen resolution is an indicator that determines the clarity of the display of all icons, pictures, that is, graphics in general. It is important to determine what is best for the monitor.

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The higher the resolution, the better the clarity of the display. For example, a 22-inch display will have a standard one, which is 1680 * 1050, which is optimal and maximum for this screen.

All available sizes are available in the settings, it is advisable to choose the largest one offered.

Follow the instructions to change the image resolution of your display:

• Go to your desktop operating system... Click on it with the right mouse button and select the screen parameters item, as shown in the figure below;

• In the window that opens, you can adjust the size of text, icons and other system elements in real time. You can also adjust the screen orientation. To go to the selection tab, enter the word "permission" at the top of the search bar;
• Select the item "change the screen resolution";

• Click on the drop-down list as shown in the picture and select the standard recommended. Save the new settings.

Important! It happens that the recommended resolution is larger than the display. That is, the size of the final image does not correspond to the size of the screen, so some elements of the desktop may disappear from the user's field of view. Adjusting the monitor will eliminate this problem... In the selection options, choose not the recommended one, but the one that fully displays all the elements of the desktop. At the same time, all graphics should be clear.

Several common types of expansion and their corresponding display sizes:

• 1024 * 768 - perfect for screens that are 15 or 17 inches. In a display with a resolution of 1024 * 768 pixels, the color depth is 16 bits;
• 1280 * 1024 - designed for displays that are 19 inches;
• Types of monitors with a size of 24 inches most accurately reproduce the image at a resolution of 1920 * 1080. All displays with these parameters are FullHD.

Adjusting the refresh rate of the screen

The higher the refresh rate of the display, the correspondingly better the picture quality. That is why, in addition to size, you need to pay attention to this parameter. To change the refresh rate follow the instructions:

• Go to the control panel. IN search bar enter "Screen" (without quotes);
• In the proposed search result, select the item that is responsible for the screen refresh rate, as shown in the figure;

• Install the most high frequency updates. This will eliminate possible intermittent flickering of the monitor.

NVIDIA software

How do you find the right resolution for your display? This can be done on the official website of the manufacturer or in the instructions that come with the device.

The boxes of monitors and laptops from Samsung have information on how to set the correct resolution and what to do if the real one does not match the declared one.

Through special program which comes preinstalled on all computers equipped with an Nvidia family of graphics cards, you can also adjust the resolution of your custom monitor. Follow the instructions.

User question

Hello.

I had an error with the image ... One game was launched, for some reason an error occurred abruptly: "... that the AMD video driver was stopped in mind ...", and then I noticed that everything on the monitor screen became large ...

Also, if earlier I could put a hundred shortcuts on the desktop, now there are already 10 - and there is not almost half of the space! How so, what needs to be done to return everything to its previous state?

Anatoly.

Good time everyone!

This happens due to the fact that the selected is not optimal screen resolution (in your case, the video driver may have crashed, and because of this the resolution got lost).

Generally, if you explain in simple words, then screen resolution- this is the number of points, which are used to build a picture on the monitor. Of course, than more points- the clearer and more accurate the contours of the image.

Each monitor has its own optimal resolution, which, in most cases, is worth choosing (if you set the resolution higher than the recommended one, then the text and some elements will become too small and it will be difficult to read them, if less than the recommended one, everything will become large on the screen, like the author of the question).

And so, let's get down to business ...

Screen Diagonal Ratio

In general, as I said above, each monitor has its own optimal resolution, which (usually) is installed by Windows by default (at least if you have all the necessary drivers installed). In some cases, this does not happen ...

The permission is associated with diagonal of the monitor ... How larger diagonal- the higher the resolution, as a rule. If anyone does not know, the diagonal is measured in inches (1 inch = 2.53 cm).

What is the diagonal and how is it measured (1 inch = 2.53 cm)

A little below I gave a plate in which the diagonal of the monitor and the resolution on it are linked (please note that the numbers are conditional (although most often it is) since each manufacturer sets its own parameters).

Also, monitors can be with different aspect ratios (in the form of a "square", elongated rectangular, etc.). The table below links the resolution to the aspect ratio.

Optimal Resolution Setting

By the way, to find out the current monitor resolution, you can use the online services:

Important!

If you do not have video driver icons in the tray, desktop and panel Windows management- most likely you do not have video drivers.

Also, if they are not there, you will not be able to change the resolution (it is just that there will not be an optimal option in the list). Until you install new drivers (or update the "old" ones), the problem cannot be fixed.

On my blog there is a detailed article on updating video adapter drivers, I recommend it for review:

In IntelHD video driver (nVidia, AMD)

This is one of the most simple ways quickly change many screen parameters: resolution, brightness, contrast, color gamut, refresh rate, and more.

If you have a video driver installed, then you just need to use the tray icon next to the clock (or right-click anywhere on the desktop). In my case, it is IntelHD, yours may also have AMD ( ATI Radeon), or nVidia (GeForce).

In the settings, as a rule, you need to open the section of basic parameters (in IntelHD it is "Basic settings". In general, many parameters and menu variations depend on the version of your video driver: it is unrealistic to foresee all possible options in the article ☺).

You need to alternately change the resolution - choose the one that is most convenient and comfortable for work. Focus on what is recommended first. If the elements on the screen are too small, try moving the resolution down by 1-2 points, making it a little smaller.

On Windows 7

If you have Windows 7, then you just need to right-click in any free space desktop, and in the menu that appears, select "Screen Resolution", see the screenshot below.

Further, in the "Resolution" tab, you can see what you have selected in current time, and what else can be installed. The optimal resolution is usually marked as "Recommended" (see screenshot below). Most often, they choose either the best option, or 1-2 points lower (so that the picture and text on the screen are larger, it is important for monitors with a large diagonal).

Screen customization in Windows 7

On Windows 8/10

Press the button combination Win + R then enter the command desk.cpl and press Enter. See screenshot below.

Next, the "Display" section will open and you can change many parameters: brightness, text (font) size, resolution, etc. Open additional options, see what permissions you can set (see example below).

By the way, if you do not have such a list, and the optimal resolution is not indicated at all - most likely (as already mentioned above) - you simply do not have a video driver. Try to update it (the link to the article was given above).

Important!

If you have an old CRT monitor(these are so thick ☺, now there are few of them, but in some places they are used) - be sure to check sweep frequency (measured in HZ).

This parameter should not be less than 85 HZ (at 60 HZ - flickering of the monitor is very noticeable, which causes discomfort and). Better yet, set it to 100 HZ.