How to Fix Display Resolution Greyed out on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Update or Reinstall the Graphics Driver

On Windows computers, the graphics driver aids communication between the graphics card and the operating system. When it is outdated, you may notice certain flaws with graphical components, which may be why you cannot change the display resolution. Follow the steps below to update the driver.

Step 1:Right-click theStartmenu and clickDevice Manager.

Step 2:Expand theDisplay adapterscategory, right-click your driver, and clickUpdate driver.

Step 3:ClickSearch automatically for updates.

Alternatively, you may reinstall the driver if it is corrupted.

Step 1:Right-click theStartmenu and clickDevice Manager.

Step 2:Expand theDisplay adapterscategory, right-click your driver, and clickUninstall device.

Step 3:Confirm your choice.

Step 4:Restart the computer, reopen theDevice Manager, and click the icon forScan for hardware changes. Once done, the system should automatically prompt you to install the required drivers.

Fix 2: Adjust the Display Scale

If you have selected a mismatch scale for your Windows 11 display resolution, you may encounter a few problems. In this case, your only option will be to set the scale to the recommended settings fromDisplay Settingsbefore changing the resolution.

Step 1:Click the magnifying lens on your Taskbar, typedisplay settings, and click theDisplay Settingsapplication.

Step 2:In theScale & layoutsection, click theScaledropdown menu and select any option that hasRecommended.

Step 3:Try changing the display resolution again.

Fix 3: Change Display Refresh Rate

When you change the refresh rate, you may fix compatibility issues that trigger the problem or bypass conflicts. Follow these steps.

Step 1:Press Windows + I to open Settings.

Step 2:SelectSystemon the left pane and clickDisplayon the right.

Step 3:Click onAdvanced Display.

Step 4:Select a new refresh rate from theChoose a refresh ratedropdown.

Fix 4: Run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter

The system maintenance troubleshooter can scan your computer for various problems and fix or recommend solutions. When an underlying system issue impacts the display drivers or settings, this troubleshooter resolves it.

Step 1:PressWindows+Rto open the Run dialog, typecmd, and hitCtrl+Shift+Enterto open an elevated Command Prompt.

Step 2:Type the command below and hitEnterto launch the System Maintenance troubleshooter.

Step 3:ClickNextand follow the wizard to complete the process.

Fix 5: Run the SFC Scan

On Windows 11, the System File Checker (SFC) utility scans for damaged or corrupted system files. This tool is powerful enough to fix damage or repair the files when needed. If system file corruption makes changing the display resolution on Windows 11 impossible, an SFC scan will fix it.

Step 1:PressWindows+Rto open the Run dialog, typecmd, and hitCtrl+Shift+Enterto open an elevated Command Prompt.

Step 2:Type the command below and hitEnterto start the SFC scan.

Step 3:Follow any instructions on the Command Prompt and restart your computer when the scan is complete.

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Last updated on 23 August, 2024

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