If you’re unlucky, your cursor may freeze and disappear, making it extremely difficult to navigate your computer. Today, we shall explore why your display settings freeze and how to fix the issue.

Why do my display settings keep freezing?

If you are trying to access the display settings on your Windows device but keep ending up with a frozen screen, let’s get to the root of the problem. Here are some reasons why it happens:

Faulty drivers – This is a very common cause of display settings freezing. It can also cause Windows 11 random crashes. The easiest way to check if it’s your driver causing the problem is by uninstalling it and then reinstalling it.  Corrupted system files – System files are the most important parts of your PC. They include the operating system, program files, and every component that makes up your computer. They’re also the most vulnerable to damage or corruption. Virus/malware – It is possible that your computer may have a virus. Malware or viruses can be installed on your computer when you visit untrusted websites, open spam emails, or share files with other users. You need to have an antivirus program to protect your system from viruses and other malicious programs that may try to damage your computer. Corrupted updates – Sometimes, when installing an update, something goes wrong, and this causes your Windows display settings to hang or stop working properly. To fix this problem, simply uninstall the update that caused this problem. Startup programs – If your display settings are constantly freezing, one of the programs on your computer is likely causing it to do so. You can fix this issue by disabling some startup programs on your computer or installing a startup manager. 

How can I fix the display settings not opening?

Check off the following before proceeding to any advanced troubleshooting:

Close any background programs that may be taking up memory space. You may also need to run disk cleanup to clear storage space. Restart your PC. 

If you have attempted these but have had no luck, find more solutions below.

1. Disable Startup programs

2. Update graphic drivers

If you have no idea what driver is the best for your PC, then a third-party tool can help you figure things out. DriverFix is a tool that can help you to update all the drivers in your system. It will scan the computer, detect outdated drivers, and then download and install the latest version. The best thing about DriverFix is that it comes with an automatic update option which allows you to update all installed drivers with just one click. This saves a lot of time as in the case of manual installation you would have to search for updated versions of every single driver individually. SPONSORED

3. Run a virus scan 

4. Execute the DISM and SFC commands

5. Uninstall recent Windows updates

What is the shortcut to reset the monitor?

You can easily restart the graphics driver using the Ctrl + Shift + B keyboard shortcut, followed by a beep, indicating that the process was completed successfully. For the display parameters, you will have to reset them manually via the Settings app, but it shouldn’t take much time. If you face major black screen issues and want to reset the monitor and other settings, reinstalling Windows is the best solution. That’s how you solve the issue when your Windows display settings hang, won’t load, or tend to freeze. If your OS is constantly experiencing performance issues, we have tips on how to make your Windows 11 faster and more responsive. Alternatively, you can opt for Windows optimizer software which will do the job automatically. Leave a comment down below on the solution that worked out for you.

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