{"id":76202,"date":"2024-02-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=76202"},"modified":"2025-01-31T00:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T05:57:57","slug":"how-to-reset-display-settings-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-reset-display-settings-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Display Settings in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Changing your PC’s display settings might not always give you the results you’re looking for. You might end up with a weird screen resolution, text that’s too large, or colors that don’t look right. A simple fix is to reset your display settings to how they were before. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windows 11 does not have a one-click option to factory reset all display-related preferences, but it’s pretty easy to manually restore the most important settings to their defaults.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Reset the Display Resolution\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your Windows screen looks off, with items appearing too big, too small, or blurry, the display resolution is likely to blame. Falling back to the operating system’s recommended resolution should allow for a better viewing experience. To do that:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Right-click the Start button<\/span> and select Settings<\/span>.
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    1. Go to System<\/span> > Display<\/span>.
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      1. Open the pull-down menu next to Display resolution<\/span> and select the recommended resolution for your display.
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        Note<\/span>: If nothing happens when you attempt to change resolutions, restart the graphics driver\u2014press Windows<\/span> + Ctrl<\/span> + Shift<\/span> + B<\/span> until the screen flickers\u2014and try again.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Reset the Scaling Settings\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If the size of text, apps, and other Windows items continue to appear too big or small on your screen, try resetting the scaling percentage for the display. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        To do that, open the Settings app in Windows, go to System<\/span> > Display<\/span>, and choose the recommended percentage next to Scale<\/span>\u2014100%<\/span> or 125%<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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        Reset Display Orientation\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If you use a monitor that can rotate, but the resolution is stuck in the wrong orientation, go to Settings<\/span> > System<\/span> > Display<\/span>, open the drop-down menu next to Display orientation<\/span>, and pick the setting that matches the orientation of the display\u2014Landscape<\/span> or Portrait<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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        Reset HDR Calibration\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Displays that support HDR (High Dynamic Range)<\/a> require calibration for best results. If your adjustments haven’t worked out well, it’s best to reset the HDR settings to their defaults before recalibrating them. To do that:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Open Settings and go to System<\/span> > Display<\/span> > HDR<\/span>.
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          1. Select the Restore default<\/span> button.
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            Reset Night Light Preferences\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Night Light<\/a> is a handy feature that decreases the blue light from your display<\/a> to reduce eye strain and improve sleep<\/a>. However, setting the strength of the filter to a value that’s too high or too low can diminish its effect or make colors look washed out. To reset Night Light:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Open the Settings app and go to System<\/span> > Display<\/span> > Night light<\/span>.
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              1. Set the slider next to Strength<\/span> to a value of 48<\/span>.
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                Reset Windows Colors\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Color effects in Windows<\/a>, such as dark mode, accents, and borders, significantly impact the user interface’s general look and feel. To undo any changes to the color settings:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Open the Settings app and go to Personalization<\/span> > Colors<\/span>.
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                  1. Configure the settings within the screen as follows:
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