Although you can always change the screen resolution using the âDisplayâ settings, Windows 10 doesnât include a command-line equivalent feature for adjusting the screen resolution using Command Prompt or PowerShell. Such a feature would come in handy to quickly change the screen resolution for certain apps and games that work best at specific resolutions. Also, using a command-line tool allows to automate the process with a script and even using Task Scheduler.
However, if you must change the monitorâs resolution with commands, you can use QRes by Anders Kjersem. This small tool doesnât require installation and allows you to adjust the display pixel resolution through Command Prompt.
This guide will teach you the steps to select a different display resolution for your monitor on Windows 10 using commands.
- Change screen resolution using Command Prompt
- Change screen resolution using script
Warning: This is a third-party application, and itâs offered without guarantee. Use it at your own risk. You have been warned.
Change screen resolution using Command Prompt
To change screen resolution with commands on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Download QRes from website.
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Right-click the QRes.zip file and select the Extract All button.
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Click the Extract button.
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Type CMD and press Enter in add âQResâ folder address bar to open Command Prompt in the location.
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Type the following command to change the screen resolution and press Enter:
QRes.exe /x:1680 /y:1050
In the command, make sure to change the path for the QRes.exe file, and enter a supported width (x) and height (y) pixel resolution. For example, 1366 x 768, 1440 x 900, 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, etc.
Once you complete the steps, the screen will change to the specified resolution.
Change screen resolution using script
Alternatively, you can use QRes to create a file script that you can double-click or schedule with Task Scheduler to change the display resolution automatically.
To create a script to change the screen resolution on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Open Start.
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Search for Notepad and click the top result to open the app.
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Copy and paste the following command:
%homepath%DownloadsQResQRes.exe /x:1680 /y:1050
In the command, make sure to change the path for the QRes.exe file, and enter a supported width (x) and height (y) pixel resolution. For example, 1366 x 768, 1440 x 900, 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, etc.
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Click the File menu.
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Select the Save As option.
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Save the batch file with a descriptive name and a .bat file extension.
After completing the steps, double-click the batch file, and the screen resolution should change automatically without needing extra steps.
If you need to change the display resolution constantly, creating another batch file is recommended to restore the original resolution. You can always find out about all the solutions supported by your monitor on Settings > System > Display.