What causes Windows 11 screen resolution to keep changing and how can you fix it? All the answers you need are in this guide.

Why does Windows 11 resolution keep changing on my computer?

Several possible reasons can cause abrupt screen resolution changes in Windows 11. The most common ones are: 

Faulty or outdated graphics driver – The leading cause of resolution problems on Windows 11 is a malfunctioning or out-of-date graphics driver. Recent Windows update – Since Windows 11 multiple bugs issue is yet to be resolved, a recent update could mess up your screen resolution. Second monitor issue – If Windows 11 fails to detects a second monitor correctly, you will likely have this issue.  Malware and virus attacks – Both can be responsible for any Windows 11 error that could ever affect your computer. They can be the reason for this too.

Whether you can pinpoint the root of the problem or you can’t, below are some solutions you can employ to fix the problem. 

What can I do if Windows 11 resolution keeps changing on my computer?

Before you proceed to the major fixes in this guide, try out these basic solutions to see if they could solve your problem:

Go to display settings on your computer and change your display resolution to the default settings. If you use a custom or downloaded screensaver, try to turn it off to see if it fixes the problem. Updating to the latest version of Windows can solve the problem if bugs cause it. Performing system restore is also another potential solution. Just make sure you back up your data before starting the process.  Scan your computer for malware and viruses attacks to detect and fix the problem.

If these fixes don’t rectify the issue, you can employ the advanced screen resolution troubleshooting methods below.

1. Reinstall the graphics driver

If you can’t find your graphics driver in there, it means Windows ran into some issues. Follow our guide on Windows encountered a problem installing the driver to fix it.

2. Rollback the graphics driver

If the roll back option is greyed out, it means you don’t have a previous version of the driver to roll back to. Move to the next solution. SPONSORED After rolling back your graphics driver and the problem is fixed, you might want to prevent Windows from updating the driver again. Our comprehensive post on how to disable automatic driver update on Windows 11 can guide you.

3. Disable the base video option

4. Disable the Display Control Panel

5. Run the system maintenance troubleshooter

You can also use a troubleshooting tool to perform this operation. Here are the best Windows PC troubleshooting tools to pick from.

6. Uninstall the latest Windows update

7. Clean boot Windows 11

Those are the solutions that have helped many users put an end to screen resolution changing automatically on Windows 11. You may have to try more than one of the solutions. If one doesn’t work for you, feel free to move to the next until you are able to fix the problem. Another typical resolution problem you will likely encounter is having a larger display than screen size. To fix it, check out how to make Windows 11 display fit to screen. You might also be interested in reading our guide on how to correct low resolution on Windows 11. The guide is for Windows 10, but the solutions are the same for Windows 11. If you have other methods that work, share them with us in the comments section below.

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