Windows 10: Cant set resolution higher than 1080p on Windows 10

Hi all,I recently built a computer and installed windows 10 pro. I have a 1440p 144hz monitor and cant set it higher than 1080p 59.94 hz in the Windows settings.I installed newest AMD graphics drivers and I installed the latest AOC drivers for my monitor. I am using a Mini DP to HDMI cable that i know can handle 1440p 144hz as it is listed on the specs sheet for the cable as doable. Anyways let me know if anyone has any thoughts on how to fix this issue, Thanks!Specs- AMD Ryzen 5 2600x16gb ddr4 3200ASRock b450m pro4XFX Radeon R9 295X23TB hard disk

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Won't set to a higher resolution

OK, on your new system is the correct Display driver loaded, go to Control Panel - Device Manager and make sure that you are not running the Microsoft Basic Display Driver.

If the correct Display Driver is loaded, right click your Desktop, choose Display Settings and see if your resolution is set to the one marked (recommended)

If your resolution is set to the one marked (recommended), then I have some questions:

• Does your new Computer GPU support higher resolutions
• What size is the monitor you are using
• In the control panel of your GPU can you choose to set a custom resolution

 

Cant get higher than 1366X768 resolution

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community and for your interest on Windows 10.

I can understand the inconvenience that you are facing with the issue. We are here to help you.



I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: Change Resolution.

Follow below steps to change resolution.

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  Type Display Settings in search bar.
  
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  Go to Display Settings, and select Advance Sizing of text and other settings under Related Settings.
  
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  Go to Adjust Resolution and go to Resolution.
  
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  Change the Resolution as per requirement, Click on Ok.
  
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  Check weather changes are reflecting or not.
  

If you are unable to change resolution then update Display Drivers and try to change the resolution.

Method 2:

Further, if there no updated drivers available on the computer manufacturer’s website, then trying installing it in compatibility mode. Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows.

Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

a. Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website.

b. Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘properties’.

c. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation.

Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Method 3: Un-install and re-install latest display drivers from the manufacturer’s website and see if that helps:

Step 1: Follow these steps:

• 
  Press “Windows Key + X” from the keyboard.
  
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  Type “device Manager” without quotes in the search box and hit enter.
  
• 
  Right click on the display drivers and select
  “Uninstall”.
  
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  Restart the computer once it is uninstalled.
  
  
  
  Step 2: To install it in the compatibility mode, follow these steps:
  
  Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows.
  
  a) Download the latest display
  driver from the manufacturer’s website.
  
  b) Right-click on the audio driver setup file and click on ‘properties’.
  
  c) Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 10 operating system from the drop down menu.
  
  d) Now proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer.
  
  
  
  
  
  This information should help. If you need further assistance regarding Windows, please post. We will be happy to help you.
  
  
  
  Thanks and regards.
  

 

Windows 10 Update Messed Up my Screen Resolution Settings - Why Were The Correct Settings Kicked Out?

Hi

Please re-read my post.

The highest resolution available is 1920 x 1080.

My screens are much higher HD screens. These were correct before the Win 10 Update....which changed these settings.

How do I get the higher settings?

UPDATE

Shame Faced......

I just discovered that the NVidia [graphics card settings] has a control panel which separates TV Resolutions and Monitor Resolutions.

The latter list is found by scrolling BELOW the TV Resolution lists - there contains another list of the required correct resolution for my HD Monitors.

I have now been able to select 2560 x 1440 - which is perfect.

Thanks for your suggestion. Apologies for the grivel!