How to fix distorted video after increasing resolution in Windows
Updated: 06/30/2020 by Computer Hope

If the video resolution is set higher than what's supported by the monitor or video card, or the video card drivers are corrupt, you'll see a distorted picture. To recover the picture in Microsoft Windows, follow the steps below.
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If your desktop computer screen is blank or black, with no display at all, see: No display or black screen on a computer monitor.
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If your laptop screen is blank or black, with no display at all, see: My laptop computer screen is black.
- Shut down the computer. If your display is distorted and you're unable to properly shut down, turn off the computer.
- Turn the computer on again and boot into Safe Mode.
- Once in Safe Mode, the resolution setting is set at the lowest setting, allowing you to navigate through Windows.
- Change the display resolution back to a lower setting.
- After the settings are changed, restart the computer and verify the distorted video issue is resolved.