How to find out the screen resolution on Windows 10

The main information sharing tool between the computer and the user is the monitor screen. Each such device has permissible permissions. It is imperative to install it correctly for the correct display of content and comfortable work. In this article we will tell you how to find out the current screen resolution and its maximum value on devices running Windows 10.

Determining the maximum resolution in Windows 10

First of all, it is important to know which permissible value can be installed. Therefore, then we will tell about two methods of its definition. Please note that you can learn the maximum resolution, both using system tools and specialized software.

Method 1: Special

There are many applications that read the information about all the "gland" of the computer or laptop, and then show it in a convenient interface. With this software, you can determine which maximum resolution supports the monitor. Earlier, we published a list of the most effective programs of this type, you can familiarize yourself with it and choose the most likely. The principle of work for everyone is the same.

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As an example, we use AIDA64. Follow these steps:

1. Run the AIDA64 application. In the main part of the window, click the left mouse button by section "Display".



2. Next, in the same half of the window, click LKM on the "Monitor" item.



3. After that, you will see detailed information about all monitors that are connected to the computer (if more than one). If necessary, you can switch between them, simply by clicking on the name at the top of the window. Lay in the list of properties a string "Maximum Resolution". Opposite it will indicate the maximum allowable value.



Learning the necessary information Close the application.

Method 2: OS Settings

To obtain the necessary information, it is not necessary to install a special software. Similar steps can be performed by system tools. You will need the following:

1. Click the Windows + I key combination. In the "Parameters" window that opens, click on the first section "System".



2. As a result, in the next window, you will find yourself in the desired subsection "Display". Right half of the windows lower to the bottom. Find the screen "Screen Resolution" string. Under it will be a button with a drop-down menu. By clicking on it, find the permission in the list, opposite which the inscription is "recommended". This is the maximum permissible permission value.



3. Please note that if you do not have the driver on the video card, the specified maximum value may differ from the actual permissible. Therefore, be sure to install software for the graphics adapter.

   Methods for determining the current permit in Windows 10

   Information on relevant monitor resolution can be obtained by many ways - system utilities, special software and even through online resources. We will also tell about all the methods.

   Method 1: Information Soft

   As we wrote at the beginning of the article, there are many programs on the network for information about component PCs. In this case, we will resort to the help of the already familiar AIDA64. Make the following:

   1. Run the application. From the main menu, go to the "Display" section.

   

   2. Next click on the icon called "Desktop".

   

   3. In the window that opens, in the upper part, you will see the "screen resolution" string. Opposite it will be the current value.

   

   Method 2: Online resources

   On the Internet there are many projects that are designed for one purpose - to show the current resolution of the screen of the monitor used. The principle of action is simple - go to the site and on the main page you see the necessary information. A vivid example is this resource.

   

   Method 3: Screen Settings

   The advantage of this method is that the information you need is displayed literally a couple of clicks. In addition, you will not need to install additional software. All actions are performed using the built-in Windows 10 functions.

   1. On the desktop, click the right mouse button and select the Screen Settings string from the context menu.

   

   2. In the window that opens, in the right part of it, find the "Screen Resolution" string. Below will see the value of the current permit at the moment.

   

   3. In addition, as the option you can fall at the bottom and click on the "Advanced Display Parameters" string.

   

   4. As a result, a new window will open, in which there will be more detailed information, including the current resolution.

   

   Method 4: "System Information"

   By default, each version and edition of Windows 10 has a built-in utility entitled "System Information". As it follows from the name, it provides comprehensive data about all the computer, software and periphery. To determine the screen resolution with its help, do the following:

   1. Click the "Windows + R" key combination. A window will appear to "execute". In the text box of this utility, enter the command msinfo32, then press "ENTER".

      

      Method 5: "Diagnostic Diagnostics"

      The specified tool provides the user with summary information about the driver and components of the DirectX libraries installed in the driver and components, including the monitor screen resolution. Follow these steps:

      1. Press the "WIN" and "R" keys simultaneously. Enter the DXDIAG expression to the UKDIAG utility in the open window, and then press the "OK" button in the same window.

      

      2. Next, go to the "Screen" tab. In the left top area of ​​the window you will see the device "device". Lower the slider next to him at the bottom. Among other information in front of the screen "Screen Mode" you will find the current value of the resolution.

      

      Method 6: "Command Line"

      Finally, we would like to tell you how to find out the screen resolution using the System Utility "Command Line". Please note that all described actions can also be performed in the PowerShell snap.

      1. Press the "Windows + R" key combination, enter the CMD command to the window that appears, then press "ENTER" on the keyboard.

         

         Thus, you have learned about all the basic methods for determining permission on devices running Windows 10. As a conclusion, we will remind you that you can change this matter by many methods, which we wrote as part of a separate article.

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