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In Windows, how do I restore my display settings if my display is illegible?

In Windows 7 and earlier, if your display settings have been changed to make the display illegible, you can reset the display by rebooting in Safe Mode. To do so:

  1. While your computer is booting, when the Power On Self Test is complete (after the computer beeps the first time), press and hold the F8 key.

  2. Select the option to boot in Safe Mode.

  3. Once in Safe Mode:

    • In Windows 7, right-click the desktop and choose Screen Resolution.

    • In Vista or XP, right-click the desktop, and then click Properties. Then choose the Settings tab.

  4. Change the display settings back to the original configuration.

  5. Restart the computer.
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Last modified on October 13, 2011.

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