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In Windows, how do I restore my display settings after they have been changed and my display is illegible?

In Windows Vista and earlier, to change the display settings in Windows after they have been changed, and to make the display legible, you need to reboot in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode and reset the display:

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

  2. Select the option to boot in Safe Mode.

  3. Once in Safe Mode, go to the display settings by right-clicking the desktop and then clicking the Settings tab. You can change the display settings back to the original configuration.

  4. To restore the correct settings, shut down and restart the computer by clicking Start and selecting Shut Down, then Restart, and then OK.
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Last modified on September 21, 2009.

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