Changing Windows Screen Resolution

To change your Windows screen resolution, follow the instructions below.

Using Windows XP:

1. Open Display in the Control Panel.

2. On the Settings tab, under Screen resolution, drag the slider, and then click Apply.

3. If you're prompted to apply the settings, click OK. Your screen will turn black for a moment.

4. 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.

Using Windows Vista:

1. Click Appearance and Personalization, then Personalization and then Display Settings

2. Under Resolution, move the slider to the resolution you want, and then click Apply.

3. 3. 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.

Using Windows 7:

1. Click Appearance and Personalization, then Personalization and then Display Settings.

2. Under Adjust Resolution, move the slider after clicking Resolution to the specify the resolution you want, and then click Apply.

3. 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.

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