Changing the screen resolution in Windows 8 is basically the same as Windows 7. That being said, I had a few minutes tonight so I figured I’d run ya through the process groovyPost style.
From the Metro Start screen, you need to enter into the main desktop, you can do this by pressing your keyboard Start button or by Clicking on the Desktop title.
Once you’re on the desktop, right-click on the wallpaper and click Screen resolution.
From here click Resolution and select your desired resolution.
Then click OK, and you’re done!
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Swapnil
But on my PC the highest maximum setting available for resolution is 1024×768 but on Win 7 it supports up to 1920×1080, any workaround?
jordan
If you’re using Virtualbox to run Windows 8 make sure you enabled Hardware Virtualization VT-x/AMD-V under System Acceleration tab.
Md. Abu Sayed
How to Change the Screen Resolution 1280 x 720
TNR
Well, my computer’s max resolution was 1200 X 600,, I believe. The Win8 build changed it to 800 X 600 and won’t change it back.
Maiha
hi my resolution is 640 x 480 and its not allowing me to change it. did you manager to fix yours, if so may you help me please.
thank you.
alireza
help
i want to change 1366 x 768 resolution to 800 x 600 (in windows 8)
but I can’t
Steve Krause
What problem are you having? You should be able to just right-click the desktop. Do you not get that option when you try?
alireza dastjerdi
It (top picture) is windows 7 NO windows 8
Victor Victorov
Ok i have similar problem. For me there are just 2 options 1024×768 and 1280×1021 and its awful. I want to change it to higher but there are no options except this 2…
Brian Burgess
Have you tried to update your video card drivers?
Andy Dodd
On Windows 8 the 800 x 600 option is not there. Does anyone know any way to change the resolution to 800 x 600?
Kris
So i don’t have a mouse or keyboard on my tablet…how do i do this again?
Maiha
hi. I cant change my resolution, as mine is shared out and only allowing me 640 x 480. and when I have installed windows 8, I have lost all my documents, pictures, music, etc.
please if anyone can help.
Samuel
I have the same problem. Windows 8 install locked the screen resolution, making many programs unusable. Also, many programs got lost or erased and I’ve had to track down and reinstall. Windows 8 is a horrible desktop system with a tablet OS ripped from Xbox on top. what’s the right answer for screen resolution change?
Ace Finkter
^This
Computer nerd
Maiha , your videos and other files are all there, all you have to do is go to computer , local disk, once your in local disk scroll down till you see a file called windows.old,click that,then go to user,and click your old account name from windows 7 ,a list of files like”my videos” pictures and other stuff should show up,WHEN INSTALLING WINDOWS 8, ALL YOUR WINDOWS 7 FILES ARE SAVED IN A FILE CALLED “WINDOWS.OLD” TO GET TO IT….
MY COMPUTER > LOCAL DISK > WINDOWS.OLD > USERS .
aniket
on my laptop its not possible to click on resolution what can i do ?
Sam
Have NOT found a good solution for screen resolution. Windows 8 sucks. Buuut I reset my video driver somehow and it bypassed the stupid windows 8 resolution bug.
Alan Strong
windows 8 reverts to minimum resolution when i open google chrome, I can change it to full resolution (recomended) but it changes back to minimum resolution when I open it again.
earle
need help
Alan Strong
I have deleted google chrome, this has fixed the problem. Is it possible that explorer and chrome were in conflict.
Gauranga
Lifesaver! Cant thank enough!
MARY
My new computer is locked at `1280 x 720. I cannot change it and I cannot open any programs because the resolution is not high enough., Help. I can’t do anything.
This is only a couple weeks old. I think it started after my computer upgraded the windows 8.
MARY
I Meant to say that it says the screen resolution is too low for internet explorer to run, and nothing else will open either., HELP Please.
crox
I want to believe that window 8 is the best but am having issues with the resolution, pls how do I get this solved or I will be forced to dump it for something better.
John
The resolution doesn’t change. None of my apps work properly