Windows graphics settings, also known as display settings, can be reset in a few different ways, depending on which version of Windows you are using.
For users of Windows 7, 8 and 10, you can reset all the graphic settings to their default levels. Begin by right-clicking on the desktop, then selecting “Screen resolution” from the pop-up menu. A new window will appear, showing the current display settings. Under the “Multiple displays” section on the left, click “Detect” to ensure that all available displays (if any) are listed. When this is done, click the “Reset” button at the bottom-right of the window. This will reset all of the graphics settings on the computer to their default values.
For users of Windows 2000, you can reset the display settings by navigating to the Display control panel in the Control Panel. Once there, click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button. In the ensuing dialog box, select the General tab, and then click the Reset All button. This will restore all display settings to their default values.
For both Windows 2000 and newer operating systems, you can also reset the graphics settings by using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag). To open the tool, press the Windows key and type “dxdiag” into the search box. Launch the program and select the Display tab. Here you will find a button labeled “Reset Settings”. Clicking this will reset the display settings to their default values.
Finally, for users of Windows Vista, the display settings can be reset by clicking the Start button, entering “Display” into the search box, and selecting “Display Settings” from the list of results. In the ensuing window, select the Advanced Settings tab. Here you will find a “Reset” button. Clicking this will restore all display settings to their default levels.
In summary, the graphics settings on Windows 7, 8 and 10 can be reset by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting “Screen Resolution”. For Windows 2000, navigate to the Display control panel in the Control Panel, click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button. To open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag), press the Windows key and type “dxdiag” into the search box. Finally, for Windows Vista, go to the Start button, enter “Display” into the search box, and select “Display Settings” from the list of results. In the ensuing window, select the Advanced Settings tab and click the “Reset” button.