About this tag
Discussions about screen size on WindowsForum.com cover a range of topics including choosing the right laptop or monitor dimensions, troubleshooting display scaling and resolution issues, and configuring screen settings in Windows. Common problems involve images not fitting the screen, incorrect aspect ratios, and resolution changes that cause display distortion. Users seek advice on selecting appropriate screen sizes for gaming, productivity, or general use, and often need help fixing settings after connecting external displays like TVs or monitors. The tag reflects practical concerns with Windows display configuration across various hardware.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    HP Envy 13 x360 vs HP 16-af0015TU: A Complete Laptop Comparison

    Overview In the ever-evolving world of personal computing, choosing the right laptop can often feel like navigating a minefield. With so many options available, it helps to compare the features and specifications side-by-side. Today, we're looking at the HP Envy 13 x360 13-bd1003TU, powered by...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • hp 16-af0015tu hp envy intel core ultra intel i7 laptop comparison portability price ram screen size windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. whoosh

    VIDEO What size is right for YOU??

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  3. D

    Windows 10 windows screen dimensions ratio settings.

    I have just installed afresh, Windows 10 Home on a computer which the screen's visible area dimensions ratio is 16 x 9. However the picture appears somewhat squashed vertically. When I look at the System settings for the Display I find that the list of possible Width and Height...
    • DenPit
    • Thread
    • aspect ratio display settings graphics driver installation pixel settings resolution screen ratio screen size visual issues windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 1920by1080 was working

    Ok, so i got a new samsung tv. Hooked up hdmi to my r9 200 gpu and ran it at 1920 by 1080. It was great, filled up the whole screen and everything. Then i got curious and changed the resolution to 4160 by xxxx and it looked great, but now when i switch back to 1920 by 1080, it does not fill up...
    • LT72884
    • Thread
    • 1920x1080 display issues graphics hdmi r9 200 resolution samsung screen size settings video output
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  5. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 New gaming monitor!!!

    Hi This looks to be a super gaming monitor. Look at the specs, 1ms, and 144 Fps, in a 34" 2560 x 1080 pixels wide screen monitor! https://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Ultrawide-34UC79G-B-LED-lit/dp/B01LW5CGIS/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1478556955&sr=8-16&keywords=widescreen+gaming+monitor LG...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • 144hz 1ms 2560x1080 27 inch amazon curved monitors display future purchase gaming gaming monitors input lag lg monitor monitor nvidia 3d vision peripheral vision refresh rate review screen size specs ultrawide
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 10 Screen issue when running IE

    All of a sudden when I use IE my screen will start to shrink down to about the size of a cell phone screen and then bounce up and down in size. I haven't changed anything on the computer, downloaded any programs or apps. it is a Dell it is an a4 6210 with 4 g of ram
    • GPC2012
    • Thread
    • 4gb ram a4 6210 bouncing computer dell graphics internet explorer screen issue screen size update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. helpifIcan

    Windows 10 Vbox guest not working in 9926

    I can not use native resolution due to Vbox guest additions errors. Is it just me or does anyone else running VBox have this problem? Does not cause any problems other than the screen size, so far. Link Removed Just checked the VBox forum looks like the latest win10 build breaks the VBox guest...
    • helpifIcan
    • Thread
    • build issues display issues error forum guest additions native resolution screen size vbox virtualbox windows 10
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Background Too Big For Monitor

    I have adjusted the resolution to the highest possible rate. The icons are off to the size and the sidebar is barely visible. Even the experts have no idea how to fix this, so I place this problem before you, how and the heck do i get everything to fit on the screen? And no its not the...
    • Todd Elving
    • Thread
    • background display icons monitor resolution screen fit screen size sidebar troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. bigonroad

    Windows 8 Looking for new "pro" laptop. Recommendations?

    1. What is your budget? Probably around £400-£800. I usually buy laptops 6 months behind the curve on ebay, from ex business users and find myself with an amazing 3 year warranty thrown in... 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15inch. Will consider 14. 3. What screen...
    • bigonroad
    • Thread
    • backlit keyboard battery life brands budget chrome external drive full hd haswell image editing intel core i5 laptop openttd optical drive portable premiere pro recommendations screen size storage video editing web design
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Messed up screen size!! Please Help

    What is happening, is that all of my windows os's are installing correctly, but when the PC boots up, the screen is not fitting my screen, and there is a black border around it, and I don't know what to do!! I have been trying to figure it out for a while now, and cant. Someone please help.
    • GoRoyal
    • Thread
    • black border boot issues display issues pc troubleshooting resolution screen size user support windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. davidhk129

    A silly question.....

    Why does a computer monitor, or a TV screen is measured diagonally ? If we say, "measure the length of this table", or "measure the width of the window", we don't measure diagonally. Right ? So, why monitor or TV screen measured that way?
    • davidhk129
    • Thread
    • aspect ratio computer diagonal display lcd length measurement monitor screen size width
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  12. kemical

    Windows 8 Microsoft to show Blue at conference

    The Verge has revealed more details on the Windows Blue release: Reference: Windows Blue public preview planned for Build developer conference | The Verge
    • kemical
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    • announced plans application build conference developers early preview features leaked builds microsoft milestone oem public preview resolution screen size side by side snap view upgrade user interface windows 8 windows blue
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Can't believe Win 8 does not support low res screens

    I upgraded wife's Netbook to Windows 8, verdict don't upgrade a Laptop with screen resolution of 1024 x 600 or less, the New Apps style interface will not work. Disappointed as the lay out and speed and ease of use is quite good, a little different from XP and Win 7 but usable. Basically they...
  14. N

    Windows XP Windows Explorer - Showing Small Screen

    Hi all, I am using windows XP SP2 and i have got a Problem from few days. When i click on a link to bring up it as a new web page it displayed as a small screen and i have to click on the icon at the top right corner to get it full screen. So Please advice me about this problem and how...
    • npchekuri
    • Thread
    • display explorer full screen screen size sp2 support troubleshooting user interface webpage windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Strange problem... Small page size in everything from Firefox to Skype

    Hi everyone, I'm having this very strange problem on my PC which i recently formated to start from scratch. I'm running Windows 7 64bit and everytime I open a page in a browser (IE, Firefox or Chrome) the actual page appears very small in the top left hand corner of the window... I'm also...
    • shendo34
    • Thread
    • browser chrome firefox formatting internet explorer resolution screen size skype technical issues windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Missing Viewing Size Control: How to Adjust Screen Magnification?

    What happened to the viewing sizer (you're able to change screen size anywhere from 40% upto 3 or 400%) in the lower right hand corner. It's not there any more. Thanks, Dave
    • dmslive
    • Thread
    • accessibility display settings resolution screen size user interface view windows settings zoom
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Appropriate Resolution Won't Show Up in Control Panel (Netbook to Monitor)

    Greetings! A little problem regarding hooking an Asus EEE netbook up to a Haier HDTV/monitor via VGA. Last night, I hooked it up and all went well. My control panel showed me a wide range of resolutions that allowed me to view my entire screen and use the monitor without any problem. Today...
    • mstar611
    • Thread
    • asus control panel display settings drivers hdtv monitor resolution screen size troubleshooting vga
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 problem with display

    Hello, I just purchased a new laptop with windows 7 home premium installed in. I connected the laptop to my SHARP 32"LCD through HDMI port and the problem I have now is that the desktop is bigger than the LCD screen I can not see all the desktop I want to make the desktop fully fit on the...
    • aziz
    • Thread
    • control panel display hdmi laptop lcd personalization resolution screen size settings windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 Screen size is too big

    I have the HP notebook I own adjusted to max resolution (1366 x 768)- "recommended". I have to scroll over to see everything, on any screen. Tired of this. Tried to adjust- other settings only make the screen larger. I want it smaller, so everthing fits on ONE normal page size- no scrolling...
    • homeyrn
    • Thread
    • adjustments display hp laptop page size resolution screen size scrolling settings user interface
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. vinodk

    Windows 7 Fuzzy Fonts & Graphics on low resolution

    I am using Sony Vaio, MODEL - VPCCB15FG (15.6 screen Full HD) with AMD Radeon HD 6630M as display adapters. All this configuration was inbuilt with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. Problem is when I switch the screen resolution to 1366x768 (on this resolution everything is fine except fuziness)...
    • vinodk
    • Thread
    • amd blurry text cleartype display adapter font size frustration full hd graphics issues help request native resolution resolution screen size sony vaio windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming