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Summary: This guide shows you how to change the resolution of your PC.

Relevant to: Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP

PC instructions

Follow these instructions to increase your Windows PC's display resolution.

1. Click the mouse pointer on Start, Settings, and then Control Panel. (On Windows XP, Click on Start and then Control Panel)
2. Double-click Display.
3. Select the Settings tab.
4. In an area labeled Screen area, Desktop area or Screen resolution you will see a slider. Your screen size is indicated below this slider (see picture below). Move the slider to the left or right using the mouse until this reads the desired resolution.
5. Click Apply to apply your new screen resolution.