How to Fix Windows Vista Display
Screen resolution refers to how clearly text and images appear on a computer screen. The higher the resolution, the clearer, and smaller, the images and words typically are. If your Windows Vista resolution settings are altered, as when a computer is being used with a projector and the display settings are changed to accommodate a larger screen, you may want to later restore your display to a more optimal resolution. Otherwise, you might experience problems with properly viewing the computer display.
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Instructions
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Click the Windows logo that is located at the lower left-hand corner of the Windows desktop. This will open the Windows Vista "Start" menu.
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Locate and click the "Control Panel" link at the right side of the "Start" menu. This list entry is located third from the bottom, just underneath "Connect To."
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Click "Control Panel Home." It will be highlighted when you have selected it.
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Click "Appearance and Personalization" on the right side of the "Control Panel" window. Click "Adjust screen resolution" under the "Personalization" heading.
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Click on the drop down list next to "Resolution." A resolution slider will appear. Adjust the resolution by clicking and dragging on the slider. As you adjust the slider, you can view how the display looks by looking at the desktop. Once you have settled on a resolution to use, click "Apply," found on the lower right-hand corner of the window.
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Click "Keep" if you like the display settings. If you want to change the display to the previous settings, click "Revert."
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Tips & Warnings
A standard 19-inch LCD computer screen should have a resolution setting of about 1280x1024 pixels for optimal display.
