How to change screen resolution in Safe Mode

Jul

2008

How to change screen resolution in Safe Mode

microsoft If, for any reason, you need to boot your Windows XP or Vista in Safe Mode, you may be at loss as to change the resolution of your screen. As a matter of fact, both XP and Vista don’t allow you to perform such an operation through the regular procedure and, as a result, you will only be able to get a screen resolution of 800×600 with the consequence that some icons and programs won’t be displayed correctly. This is due to the fact that the Safe Mode just loads basics services and drivers which are strictly necessary for Windows to run. Here is a free trick which will remove this restriction allowing you to get whatever screen resolution you want.

Windows XP

Right click on your desktop.
Click Properties.
Click the Settings tab.
Under Screen Resolution, drag the pointer to the right (where higher resolutions are located).
Click Advanced.
On the new window click OK, without modifying anything.
Done, you should have successfully changed the resolution settings.

Windows Vista

Right click on your desktop.
Click Personalise.
Click Display Settings.
Under Resolution, drag the pointer to the right (where higher resolutions are located).
Click Advanced Settings.
On the new window click OK, without modifying anything.
Done, you should have successfully change the resolution settings.

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11 Comments to “How to change screen resolution in Safe Mode”

Cazatuz Says:
May 4th, 2009

thank you SOO Very much!!, i thoght this task was IMPOSSIBLE!!, thanx
thanks Says:
June 9th, 2009

thanks man i tried to find it in like 24 forums now but couldnt find the answer. thanks bro. ps:im from sweden
Web Talk Says:
June 9th, 2009

You are welcome mate. Sorry for my delay. I was out of town!
Miaelkaye Says:
June 28th, 2009

I love you. This helped me so much!
Web Talk Says:
June 28th, 2009

Oh look! You made me blush!
Shivaram Says:
October 16th, 2009

Thanks, but the resolutions corresponding to aspect ratio of 16:9 are not listed, any work around???
Anil Says:
April 8th, 2010

does the change in safe mode is applicable in normal mode…..becoz i have a black screen on normal mode
brasscupcakes Says:
June 28th, 2010

You are a Prince Among Men, I kneel at your feet — wow!
I’ve got a terrible virus, already did one clean install, can’t work in anything but safe mode. Needed to finish a freelance project on deadline but couldn’t, due to screen resolution.
You have soooooooooo saved my bacon!
Thank you!
Web Talk Says:
June 29th, 2010

lol! You are very welcome mate! Glad my article helped you so much! Stick around for more interesting tips and tricks!
Amy Renea Says:
November 10th, 2011

DUDE – Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alfredo tejeda Says:
March 21st, 2012

hey I have win7 . i have a black screen in regular boot. I can run safe mode and works. but when i change resolution in safe mode it doesnt do it for regular . I just need to change resolution in regular boot. And i did it before and thought i was good. but then after a few days it changed on its own. this time i dont know what to do.