Change the screen resolution using registry or command line

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  Hello,
  
  see here: http://windows7themes.net/en-us/how-to-change-screen-resolution-in-windows-7-via-shortcut-or-registry/

  
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  Start---->Run--->regedit
  
  Open:
  
  My Computer--->HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG--->System--->CurrentControlSet--->Control--->VIDEO--->(expand all until you see 'Monitor')
  Locate: Name Type Data
  
  DefaultSetting.XResolution REG_DWORD 0x00000400 (1024)
  
  DefaultSetting.YResolution REG_DWORD 0x00000300 (768)

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  Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:57 AM
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  Hi,

  Thanks for the update,. I don't see the sub registry key "Monitor" in the above mentioned key. However I tried to change the DefaultSetting.YResolution to 960 and restarted the system and the resolution still remains 1280x1024. I expected it should be 1280x960.

  Kindly suggest me what needs to be done here.

  Thanks

  Wednesday, January 11, 2017 12:17 PM
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  Question: are you sure that your monitor can support 1280x960 resolution?

  Try also to modify registry kesy at:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Hardware Profiles/Current/System/CurrentControlSet/Video/

  .. uncollapse all until you see something like "Mon123456678"

  EXPORT registry keys before any change! https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755091%28v=ws.11%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

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  • Edited by Victor Ochs Wednesday, January 11, 2017 1:44 PM
  • Proposed as answer by Tony_Tao Thursday, January 19, 2017 6:26 AM

  Wednesday, January 11, 2017 1:39 PM
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  Hi,

  This article may also help you, please refer to the link:

  How Can I Change My Desktop Monitor Resolution via Windows PowerShell?

  https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/heyscriptingguy/2010/07/07/hey-scripting-guy-how-can-i-change-my-desktop-monitor-resolution-via-windows-powershell/

  In addition, this thread may also give you some ideas.

  How can I change resolution of screen using command line in Windows 7

  https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/3a73d522-ccfd-46ae-acab-a06ff5ef24e5/how-can-i-change-resolution-of-screen-using-command-line-in-windows-7?forum=w7itprogeneral

  Best Regards,

  Tao

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  • Proposed as answer by Tony_Tao Thursday, January 19, 2017 6:26 AM

  Thursday, January 12, 2017 8:11 AM
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  Hi,

  We haven’t heard from you for a couple of days, have you solved the problem? How about the solution we have provided? We are looking forward to your good news.

  Best Regards,

  Tao

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  Thursday, January 19, 2017 6:27 AM