Fix: Monitor not Displaying Fullscreen on Windows 10

Some users have reported that their monitor does not display full screen after updating or upgrading to Windows 10. A thin black bar appears on the side on the monitor which prevents it from going fullscreen. This issue is often due to your video adapter drivers or your display settings. The issue mostly occurred to the users who were using a TV as their primary monitor, though, it is not only limited to them.

We all know the games not going full-screen is an issue on Windows 10, however, in this scenario the Desktop is not in full-screen mode as well. If your monitor displays black bars on the desktop, it is probably going to display that while playing games as well. Nonetheless, this issue can be easily dealt with so don’t worry.

What Causes the Monitor not to Display Fullscreen on Windows 10?

There are not many roots to this problem. It is generally due to the following factors —

• Your video adapter drivers. The video adapter on your system is responsible for the display of your system. In some cases, the drivers might not be operating properly after a fresh Windows install or a certain update which can cause the problem.
• Display settings. Sometimes, your display settings might change with a Windows update which results in the black bars.

Please make sure you follow all the solutions to ensure a quick workaround. The cause of the issue can vary depending on your machine, therefore, you need to go through them all.

Solution 1: Change Display Settings

The most general cause of the black bars is your system’s Display Settings. Sometimes, your display settings can change due to a Windows update, etc. which results in the black bars on the side of the monitor. Therefore, to fix it, you will have to change your display settings. Here’s how:

1. Go to Desktop, right-click and select Display settings. Open Display Settings
2. First and foremost, make sure your scaling is set to 100%. If you are using an old version of Windows 10, you will see a slide on the top of the Display panel. Make sure it is 100.
3. If you are using the latest version of Windows 10, you will be able to see a drop-down list under ‘Scale and layout’. Make sure it is 100%. Changing the Scaling
4. After you have rectified your scaling, click on the drop-down menu under Resolution and try changing the resolution to see if it fixes your issue. Changing the Resolution
5. If you are on an older version of Windows, click on ‘Advanced Display settings’ and change the Resolution from there. Display Settings – Windows 10

Also, if you are using a TV as your monitor, you can isolate your issue by changing the Aspect ratio of your TV to ‘Screen Fit’ or ‘Full 100%’ from the TV settings.

Solution 2: Reinstall Your Video Adapter Driver

In some cases, your video adapter driver can be the guilty party that is causing the issue. Therefore, to eliminate such a possibility, you will have to reinstall your video adapter driver. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the Start Menu, type in Device Manager and open it up. Device Manager In Windows Search Box
2. Expand the Display adapters list.
3. Right-click on your Display adapter and select the ‘Uninstall device’. Uninstalling Video Adapter Driver
4. Once the driver is uninstalled, restart your system so that the driver is installed again automatically.
5. Check if it fixes your issue.

Solution 3: Manually Install Video Adapter Driver

At times, your issue might not be isolated by installing the video adapter driver automatically. In such an event, you will have to install your driver manually. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open up the Device Manager.
2. Expand the Display adapters list.
3. Right-click on your video adapter driver and select the ‘Uninstall device‘. Uninstalling Video Adapter Driver
4. After that, head to your manufacturer’s website and download the latest driver for your video card.
5. Install the driver and reboot your system.
6. Check if it helps.

Solution 4: Changing Settings from Game/NVIDIA

Another reason why you might not be able to use fullscreen on specific applications is because the mode is either disabled or over-ridden by the game or program which you are trying to run in full-screen. This is a very common scenario and is also applicable for third-party graphics applications like NVIDIA Control Panel.

Selecting the “Game Settings” option

Navigate to the application/game’s settings and make sure that the mode is no switched off. Also, if you have a dedicated graphics card, then check that graphics card’s settings.

Note: If you are using a TV as a monitor, consider turning off the Overscan.

Solution 5: Disabling Game Modes

Game modes are scripts/programs which take control of your computer’s graphics hardware and essentially, the OS itself to maximize the performance of the game and improve the gameplay. However, there are instances where these ‘game modes’ disable the full-screen capability of the computer until they are activated.

In this case, try to disable all currently running game modes or ‘optimizer’. You can also uninstall them using the application wizard. Restart the program which wasn’t running in full-screen and see if the issue is resolved. You can also check the task manager to see which applications are running (Windows + R and ‘taskmgr’).

Windows 10, my display does not fill the full screen

microsoft took control of my computer but could not fix the problem that my display does NOT fill the full screen. windows 7 was perfect; full screen.

Original title: windows 10, display

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Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand your concerned. Let me help you to fix the issue.

To assist you better, I would like to know what is the make and model of the computer?

Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below methods.

Method 1

I recommend you to uninstall/reinstall the display adapter driver and check. Follow the below steps:

Press Windows key + X and click on Device manager.

Locate for display adapter and click on it to expand.

Right click on the device and click on uninstall.

Once you are done uninstalling the driver, restart the computer. It will automatically install the generic display adapter driver.

If this doesn’t help to fix the issue. I suggest you to update the display adapter driver. Skip step3 from the above steps and right click on the device and click on update.

Method 2.

If the above method did not help to fix the issue, I would suggest you to go to the computer manufacturer website and download the latest display adapter driver. If the display driver is not available for Windows 10, try installing the available driver in compatibility mode and check.

Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.

Select Compatibility tab.

Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.

Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Hope it helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.

How to Go Full Screen Windows Easily & Quickly

If you didn’t find any keyboard Shortcut or don’t know to make your Windows PC go full screen then today you can check out our this below How to Go Full Screen Windows 10, 8, 7 PC articles once. This guide looks at various options that you have to Run PC games new or old in a Window instead of fo Fullscreen. So check them out,

Table of Contents

(Guide) How to Go Full Screen Windows Easily

So, here is some step by step guide and tips How to Go Full Screen Windows 10, 8, 7 PC.

1. Make Programs Open as Full on the Screen –

• Right-click on any Windows Shortcut
• Click on the Properties option there
• Click on the Shortcut tab
• Locate the RUN: section
• Click on the down arrow on the right side
• In the drop-down menu,
• Choose Maximized option there
• Click on Apply & then OK to save this configuration
• The program should now open in Full Window
• After completing, close all the unwanted tabs
• That’s it, done

So these are methods to fix How to Go Full display Windows 10 problem.

2. Make your Internet Browser Window Full Screen –

Press the F11 key to make your Internet Browser Window Full Screen. To restore the Window back to standard Press F11 again!

From these above steps, you can Make your Internet Browser whole display and solve How to Go Full Screen Windows 8 problem.

3. Keyboard Shortcut to Switch between Full-Screen & Normal Display Modes –

Press Alt+Enter Key there to go Full Screen. To restore back just Press Alt+Enter Key again.

So, Above Keyboard Shortcut methods will help you to switch between Full Screen & normal Display Modes.

4. Make Full Screen in Gaming Application in Laptop –

• Right-click on the Exe of your Game
• Now, click on Properties option there
• Click on Compatibility tab there
• Now, check “Run this Program in Compatibility for.”
• Click on ‘Windows XP (Service Pack 2)‘ option
• You can also click on below “Run this Program as an Administrator.”
• Now, click on Apply & then OK to save this configuration
• After completing, close the unwanted tabs from there
• That’s it, done

These are some helpful methods for in Gaming Application in Laptop and solve this How to Go Full Screen Windows 7 issue.

5. Set Windows to Take Up the Whole Screen –

From Coherence Mode:

• In the Menu bar, Click on the Parallels icon
• Choose ‘Exit Coherence‘ there
• Click on the View Menu option
• Select ‘Enter Full Screen.’

From Windows Mode:

• Choose View
• Select ‘Enter Full Screen‘ option there

So, from this, you can Set Windows to Take Up the Whole Screen Shortcut.

Conclusion:

So, here are some natural methods and tips and tricks for How to Go Full Screen Windows 10, 8 7, PC. Hope these above guide will help you with this quickly.

If you are facing any error problem while trying these How to Go Full Screen Windows 10, 8 7 PC above methods and tips or tricks or any error issue then comment down the problem below here.

Unable to get full screen display from windows 7 on my monitor

I am unable to get my desktop display to fill the screen ,i have a new install of win7 64 bit Os and the latest ccc for my new graphics card .

I am unable to get my desktop display to fill the screen ,i have a new install of win7 64 bit Os and the latest ccc for my new graphics card .

Resolution, Aspect Ratio & Black Bars! How to stretch screen?:

1. Open the Catalyst Control Center.

2. Use the drop down box at the top to click on Desktops and Displays

3. At the bottom of the window, click on the little black arrow on the monitor and select Configure.

4. This will bring up the settings for that display. The settings shown will depend on the version of the Catalyst software that is installed. You should see one or more of the following options.

Maintain aspect ratio.

Scale image to full panel size.

Select one of the options and click Apply to see the result. If the first option does not work, select the others in turn, clicking Apply on each option.

Note: If the options are grayed out, exit and try lowering the display resolution on the monitor. Check the options again.

Let us know the result.

Thank You for using Windows 7

Ronnie Vernon MVP

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Method 1

Check if the screen resolution on the computer is set correctly if it’s not then try below steps and check.

To change your screen resolution

a) Open Screen Resolution by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, clicking Adjust screen resolution.

b) Click the drop-down list next to Resolution, move the slider to the resolution you want, and then click Apply.

c) Click Keep to use the new resolution, or click Revert to go back to the previous resolution.

Change your screen resolution

Method 2

If the above step fails then install the latest driver update for the video card on the computer by visiting its manufacturer website.

Update a driver for hardware that isn’t working properly

Hope this helps!

Halima S — Microsoft Support.

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