IMPORTANT Note: Changing your resolution will default your Desktop Icons to the left of the screen. If you arrange your Icons in varying order? They will have to be re-arranged after applying a new screen resolution.
To change your screen resolution
(Classic View)
Click Start , click Control Panel , In (Classic View) double-click Display .
(Category View)
In (Category View) double-click Appearance and Themes. Then either click on Change screen resolution or Display in (Pick a Control Panel Icon) as indicated by the arrows.
On the Settings tab, under Screen resolution , drag the slider to the required settings (in this case 1024 x 768) and then click Apply .
- When prompted to apply the settings, click OK . Your screen will turn black for a moment.
- Once your screen resolution changes, you have 15 seconds to confirm the change. Click Yes to confirm the change; click No or do nothing to revert to your previous setting.
- Repeat the above and enter the required settings to return to your original set up. You will have to rearrange your Desk top Icons.
Notes
- A higher Screen Resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and increases the relative space on your desktop .
- Smaller items will affect the layout of the Web Site Design. As will larger items.
- Changes to screen resolution affect all users that log on to the computer.
- Your monitor and video adapter determine how much you can change your screen resolution. You may not be able to increase the resolution above a certain level.
Games
- You can switch your screen resolution temporarily to 640 X 480 if you have games or other programs that are set to run at that resolution. To switch, right-click the game or program (on the desktop or on the Start menu), and then click Properties . Click the Compatibility tab, and then select the Run in 640x480 screen resolution check box. Your display reverts to its default resolution when you close the program.