Windows 10: How do you get desktop to fit the screen?

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  1. How do you get desktop to fit the screen?


    The desktop screen is to big for my computer screen

    :)
     
    Melody Walden, Jan 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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  2. Screen does not fit to desktop

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

    Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

    • Did you make any changes to the pc prior to this issue?
    • Does this issue occur on a local account or the Microsoft user Account?
    Please Sign out from the current user account, restart the pc and login to the administrator account to check if that helps. Also ensure to install any pending updates on the pc to keep the system up to date.

    If the issue persists, I suggest you check the screen resolution set on the computer. To set resolution follow the below steps:-

    • Press “Windows Key + X” and select Control Panel.
    • Go to Display.
    • Click on Screen Resolution.
    • Try using a different resolution and check if it fits your desktop.
    • Save the changes and restart the system.

    If you still face the issue, you can try updating your display drivers from Device Manager and check if it helps.

    Refer the below steps to update the driver.

    • Press “Windows + X” and select Device Manager.
    • Select Display Adapter and expand the driver icon.
    • Right click on the driver icon and click on Update.
    • Follow the onscreen instructions to update the driver.
    • Restart the computer and check if the issue is resolved.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Pawan Dhondiyal, Jan 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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  3. Desktop fit in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to resize the Desktop image and check if it helps.

    • Right click on the Desktop and select the
      Personalize
      .
    • Select the Background from the left pane.
    • Under Choose a fit click on the drop down. There you will get a list of options to resize the Desktop image.
    Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
    Windows 10 help & how-to
    .

    Windows help and learning

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Jan 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
    #3
  4. erocker Win User

    How do you get desktop to fit the screen?

    Fit's current machine... always changing

    I'm just waiting for evga to list them for a step-up! Looks killer fits.
     
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