Changing screen resolution in Windows operating system has always been easy. On Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, you just need to right-click on desktop and click Screen Resolution to view the current resolution and switch to a different resolution.
On Windows 10, Microsoft has changed the procedure by moving screen resolution options to Settings app. To access it, right-click on desktop, click Display settings to open Display section on Settings app, on the right, and click the option labelled Advanced display settings to open screen resolution settings.
Custom resolution in Windows 10
Usually, when you install graphics driver or video driver, Windows displays all the supported resolutions under screen resolution settings. While it’s always a good idea to choose between one of the offered and supported resolution, at times, you might want to set custom display resolution on your Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10 PC.
Custom Resolution Utility for Windows 10
Since Windows doesn’t permit you easily set custom display resolution, here is a tiny piece of software for the job.
Custom Resolution Utility is a free software designed to set custom resolution on Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 with ease. The tool allows you define custom resolutions for both AMD/ATI and NVIDIA GPUs. The downside is Custom Resolution Utility is not compatible with Intel graphics as Intel graphics doesn’t EDID overrides, a technique used by Custom Resolution Utility to set, well, custom resolutions.
In addition to Intel graphics, the tool also doesn’t support computers with switchable graphics, meaning laptops and desktops that allow you switch between onboard and dedicated graphics are not supported by Custom Resolution Utility.
And the best part is, Custom Resolution Utility is a standalone utility and can be run without an installation.
The software is certainly not for novice users and one must use this tool with caution. Visit the following page to read more about the usage and download Custom Resolution Utility.
Cindy Larson says
I am brand new to Windows 10, despite its long-term availability. I am having a resolution issue. I see I am not, and I am disturbed when I see this problem dates back to the original Windows 10. The two resolution choices I have are both too large for my screen. It appears I have managed to add a custom resolution setting through the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel, against their recommendations – danger – danger. . It is listed under the heading Custom Resolutions List; however, I do not see any opportunity to actually implement that custom setting. I’ve seen the same complaint throughout the forums, with Microsoft saying they are aware of that problem and their engineers are working on a fix. But those comments are very dated, yet the problem persists. It’s nearly 2018. How many more years will it take? But, perhaps I have overlooked something. This may be a silly question but would a larger screen monitor solve the problem? I have a 15-inch (approx.) monitor at this time, and it has been well-used and is quite dated. I don’t want to spend money and without resolutions (pun intended) of this resolution problem.
Also, would a larger monitor be a solution? This is a major dilemma for me and I need it solved. I look forward to a speedy reply. Thank you.
DENISE TOPPING says
I am having a problem that I need to find a solution to asap. my computer goes to sleep every few minutes then goes back to where I was. how do I stop that from happening ? I went into setting and changed things for the computer to never go to sleep but it is still doing it especially when I play games on face book. it is so annoying. please help.
nunya says
Bunch of negatives listed then “and the best part is…” I’m still waiting for ANYTHING good…
I wouldn’t use this crap… run ppl RUN!
Anysz says
it wont work :(
hassan says
thank u very much…
Toby says
Thank you so much for this! Recently got a new monitor and things were cut-off on the left-hand side. This worked a charm, just adjusted the front porch to match the back porch and it’s perfect.
Pierre-Philippe Lessard says
Thank you! Worked like a charm.
andrew kaleya says
i have an acer aspire one 722 and i just installed windows 10 anniversary but the last resolution am seeing is 1024 x 600 but i tried cru app and i set resolution to 1024 x 768 and taskbar was not showing everthing was enlarged so which higher resolution should i use for my pc
Bryan C says
VERY VERY Helpful. Had a Windows 10 update wipe out my Nvidia drivers, and couldn’t put the resolution back to 1366×768, but the custom resolution utility worked like a charm. Thanks!
Marco says
Screen got cut off with windows 10 and AMD HD4850. Since AMD does no longer release drivers, this fixed it by setting resolution from 1920×1080 to 1824×1026!
Dottie Thomas says
Overnight the resolution (1024 x 768) – and maybe default font – has changed on our Dell Inspiron – and we hate it – very disconcerting – everything is short and wide – and the only alternative resolution is worse (800 X 600). Our computer display was exactly what we wanted – please please set it back or tell me how to do it.