The Windows operating system allows the user to easily change the screen resolution. Both the operation of many programs and the convenience of using the computer depend on the choice of resolution.
Instructions
Step 1
During installation, the Windows operating system itself selects the most optimal resolution for the monitor used. The choice of the correct screen resolution is, first of all, necessary for comfortable work - if the resolution is too high, the image elements turn out to be small enough, which leads to an increased load on the eyesight. It is also inconvenient to work at low resolution, as the image elements are too large. In addition, many programs refuse to run at this permission.
Step 2
For the most common 17-inch monitors with a classic 4: 3 aspect ratio, the best resolution is 1024 × 768. If you have good eyesight, you can set a higher resolution. For screens with an aspect ratio of 16: 9, it is best to set the resolution to 1366 × 768.
Step 3
To set the required permission in the Windows XP operating system, open: "Start - Control Panel - Display". In the window that opens, select "Options" and drag the slider to the desired position with the mouse. Click OK. There will be a temporary change in the screen resolution - you will be prompted to evaluate the image quality and confirm it if it suits you.
Step 4
If the quality is bad, refuse to save, the resolution will return to the original one and you can try another option. Trying other options, pay attention to the correct geometric dimensions of the image - it should not be stretched or compressed.
Step 5
To select a screen resolution in Windows 7, simply right-click on an empty spot on the desktop and select "Screen Resolution" from the context menu that appears. In the window that opens, in the drop-down list, select the required resolution by dragging the slider with the mouse and click "OK". You can also open the settings window through the Control Panel: "Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Personalization, Personalization and Display Settings".
