How to return the screen to normal size. TV monitor problems Desktop does not fit on the monitor screen

Sometimes there are situations when, after turning on the computer, the image is strikingly different from normal: the screen becomes cropped, changes scale, or even turns upside down. The reasons can be both technical and software. Let's look at ways to solve this problem.

Hotkeys

The fastest and easiest way is to use “hot keys”, special combinations that trigger a particular command:

• “Ctrl+Alt+↓” — flip the screen and all open windows;
• “Ctrl+Alt+” — return to original position;
• “Ctrl+Alt+→” — rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise;
• “Ctrl+Alt+←” — rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

Reference! Initially, it is worth checking the second combination. If it doesn't help, try all combinations.

Video card settings

To configure the video card, we will use its control panel. For example, consider the control panel of an NVIDIA video card. To open it you need:

Screen Resolution Option

The screen has narrowed - reasons and solution

Narrowing of the monitor screen can be caused by:

• incorrect screen resolution (for example, the selected resolution is designed for a 16:9 ratio on a 4:3 monitor or vice versa);
• The video card driver is not installed;
• TV or second monitor connected;
• The monitor is not configured correctly.

Incorrect resolution

This problem can be checked through the Screen Resolution menu.

Lack of driver

The problem most often occurs when the OS is reinstalled or the driver or (less often) the video card itself malfunctions. If everything is fine with the video card, try downloading latest version from the developer's website.

Video - How to install the driver if you don’t know the video card

Connected monitor or TV

Monitor settings

If none of the above methods are suitable, then the problem may be in changed settings of the monitor itself (changing the length and width of the image, for example). The solution could be automatic setting Images. Every monitor has this button.

Video - What to do if the image on the computer monitor screen has moved off

Changing system fonts

System fonts are a collection of desktop icons, their labels and design elements. In other words, what is responsible for displaying the workspace on the “desk” or windows like “Explorer”.

These elements are interconnected, so when you change one parameter, the rest are automatically adjusted to it. How to change the font size for more convenient reading?

Through the settings of the OS itself

1. Call the desktop context menu and go to the “Personalization” section.

   

2. Find the tab called “Window Color” and open it.

   

3. In it, click on the “Advanced options” link.

   

4. Expand the list in the “Element” parameter.

   

5. After selecting the elements, use the controls to set the desired font size and type, etc.

   

6. Save settings.

   

   Click “Apply” and confirm “OK”

The prospect of using a TV monitor is very tempting and it is not surprising that many users have preferred a large TV screen. Indeed, in certain situations, a TV is much cheaper than a large monitor. However, with such “unusual” use of the TV, a number of unexpected problems may arise that will negate all the benefits of a large image.

In this article we will deal with the difficulties that may await users who decide to use the TV as a monitor. Most ordinary users use the monitor for ordinary purposes: working with documents, playing games, watching movies. For such tasks, the TV’s power is more than enough. And those who use the monitor for professional purposes and work with resource-intensive graphics applications have probably already acquired special monitors. Despite this, problems are possible.

The font is not displayed correctly

This trouble can bring a lot of trouble and will fray your nerves when working with various documents. Most often, poor font display is due to the presence of a special function on the TV that is responsible for additional image processing. There are two types of processing, and only in one case can the problem be solved; in the other case, the issue with fonts cannot be resolved.

Often, font problems are related to the implementation of the HDMI port, which is used on modern graphics cards. There are three methods to solve the problem: using a DVI connector instead of HDMI (if the latter is present on your video card), editing EDID (Extended Display Identification Data - specific information that is stored in the monitor and is used to identify graphics capabilities), and flashing the TV. So, the following measures will help you solve the problem with fonts on your TV.

1) Disable the ClearType function, which is responsible for text smoothing. To do this, on your computer you need to go to “Control Panel”, then “Appearance and Personalization”, then select “Display” and in the left column select “Color Calibration”. You will be asked to completely calibrate the image and at the end the system will ask for permission to enable the ClearType function, uncheck the ClearType item and the anti-aliasing function will be disabled.

2) Increase the sharpness level on the TV. This parameter is responsible for displaying the outlines of text and pictures. We go to the TV menu, look for the required parameter and increase its value.

3) We use an HDMI-DVI cable to connect the TV monitor (only if the native resolution of the TV is supported).

4) We flash the TV to more new version(information about your specific TV model can be found on the Internet; please note that in some cases, after updating the firmware on the TV, certain ports may fail).

5) Edit EDID using special utilities (for example PowerStrip, to work with EDID we use softMCCS or Moninfo). We find the “General” item, there we look for “number of extensions” and change the assigned value to 0. After this, your TV will be perceived as a DVI monitor, but after this operation, sound will no longer be transmitted via HDMI.

Can't set the TV's native resolution

It's unpleasant when you connect a widescreen TV, but its native resolution is not supported and the image is cut off at the edges. This problem can be fixed.

1) It is necessary to set the TV as the main and only monitor in the computer settings.

2) Update your computer's graphics card drivers to the latest version.

3) Make sure that you have connected the TV to the computer via a digital connection and that resolution restrictions are not imposed by the type of connection.

4) We use the Moninfo EDID program, the resolution of your TV should be indicated as supported (and best of all, as native). Otherwise, we edit the EDID and set the native resolution manually.

The image does not fit on the screen or is cut off

To solve this problem, you need to disable the Overscan function, which is responsible for image stretching. You can disable Overscan both on the TV (to do this, read the manual for your specific model) and in the graphics card driver settings. Install the latest drivers for your video card. Next, go to driver settings (right click on the desktop; Catalyst Control Center - for Radeon video cards, panel NVIDIA management- for GeForce video cards). Go to the desktop settings and edit the value to the required value.

No image at all

Problems are problems, and when there is no picture at all, it’s not good. First you need to check the tightness of the cable to the connectors, as well as the functioning of the HDMI connectors themselves. HDMI ports quite often burn out on TVs; video cards are usually more resistant. Connect any device via HDMI and you can instantly determine whether the port is working properly. If the connector is faulty, you need to contact a repair service; if it is working, but there is no picture, try updating the video card drivers.

INPUT LAG - play without brakes

This parameter is responsible for the frame display delay. Plays a very important role for those who like to play games on the computer. To put it simply, when you perform any action in the game, you see it with a certain delay. Usually measured in ms. Find out the INPUT LAG of your TV, the lower the value, the better. Note that 17 ms is comparable to 1 frame per second.

Conclusion

We looked at the main problems that may arise when using a TV as a monitor. The tips listed above should help you avoid unpleasant situations and fully enjoy working on your computer with a large TV monitor.

Good time!

Recently, most laptops come with FullHD resolution (1920 by 1080 and higher). Moreover, such a high resolution comes both on 13.3-inch and 17+-inch screens. Of course, if there was no scaling in Windows 10, the image on small screens would be very small and it would not be comfortable to work with.

All this, of course, is good, but scaling does not work correctly with many older applications (including games). And you may encounter two problems:

• or the window of the running application on your screen will be very small (but at least you can work with it);
• or an image, if running game(for example) yours simply won’t fit into the screen (the essence of the problem is shown in the two photos below). And here, even if you want to, you won’t be able to work, because... part of the screen is simply not visible...

In general, in this article I will offer a couple simple ways rectify the situation. So...

The image simply doesn't fit on the screen (two photos on the same screen). Civilization IV game (2004)

How to fix the situation

Option #1 - disable scaling

This is the easiest and fastest method, but it introduces certain inconveniences. Constantly switching the scaling is not very convenient, besides, many elements can become small and this is not very good for the eyes (they will quickly).

To change the zoom:

Option #2 - override scaling mode for one application

I like this option better, because... scaling will change only in one individual application, and in the rest of the work it will be as you set in Windows settings. However, I’ll immediately note that this feature does not work with all programs...

So, first you need to open the game folder (I took Civilization IV as an example, because I encountered this myself). Next you need to find the executable file of the game in it (the one you launch when you enter the game): right-click on it and open it in the context menu properties .

Then you should open the tab "Compatibility" And:

Note: I noticed that the DPI settings that we set just above are not always saved (i.e., it may happen that you checked the box, clicked OK - and the settings were not saved. If you open the properties again, the tab "Compatibility" - there will be no check mark). To prevent this from happening, you need to change the settings under administrator !

Additions on the topic are welcome!