Is your computer screen stretched in Windows 8? Don’t worry; this page will set an end to it. Several aspects cause stretched problems. You may need to invest a lot of time determining the cause of the problem. Thanks to Windows for being incredibly helpful in designing a perfectly user-friendly OS.
Let’s get into the solution, Until the problem is rectified, seek all the options given below.
Option 1: Check if the problem remains with your graphics card.
Reboot your computer, see if the stretched screen occurs only in windows. Go on and try option two if the boot screen is utterly alright with no trace of the display problem.
If the stretched screen occurs on the boot screen, then most likely your graphics card is the culprit. You should either replace it or repair it by hiring a computer hardware service professional. Alternatively, you can contact your manufacturer and claim a replacement if the warranty is not expired.
Option 2: See if you can Update your Windows.
See if you have any pending updates available for Windows 8. In most cases, updating the OS rectifies the problem. A windows 8 user can use the OS to Windows 10. If the problem is on the display software, then Windows 10 might have fixed it.
- Go to the Control Panel.
- Click on Update & Security
- Click on Check for Updates
- Update available.
If the problem still not cleared after the update, proceed to Option 3.
Option 3: Driver Installation
If the problem persists even after updating the Windows, then download the driver update separately. Make sure you Install the driver using compatibility mode.
- Locate the driver setup file.
- Right click and select properties on the setup file.
- Select the compatibility tab.
- Tick the checkbox that says ”Run this program in compatibility with.”
- Click the drop-down menu just below the checkbox and select the appropriate OS.
- Click OK to install the driver in compatibility mode.
- If you have already installed the driver, but still the problem persists, then you should try reinstalling it.
- Open the properties of the driver.
- See if you can click on the roll-back driver option.
- If it is disabled, then uninstall the driver.
- Reboot the system once.
- Install the driver again using compatibility settings.
- Restart the system.
If at all the screen is still not working correctly, then proceed to the next option.
Option 4: Change The Values in Refresh Rate
Some reports changing the monitor refresh rate fixed the screen stretching problem. But also, be informed that turning the monitor refresh may cause more problems if not done correctly. Moreover, we don’t bear any responsibility for any damages while implementing this option.
- Open the NVidia Control Panel.
- Select Change resolution in the Display category.
- A Pop Up Box will open.
- Click on the Customize button.
- Click on the Create Custom Resolution button.
- Change the refresh rate up by 1 point.
If the screen is still stretched, then reset the settings and exit. Proceed to the following option.
Option 5: Set the BIOS Settings to Default.
Overclocking is a familiar problem, that may be the cause for your screen stretch issue. Simply by resetting BIOS can fix the problem. Check the manual that came with your motherboard to identify the method to access the BIOS menu. Also, check for any specific instructions. Continue to option six if the problem is not resolved.
Option 6: Output Color Depth
In some cases, altering the values of color depth can rectify the problem. Follow the below instruction to carry out the changes.
- Go to the Nvidia Control Panel.
- Click Display – Change Resolution.
- Choose USE NVIDIA Color Settings.
- Set the depth to 8 bpc.
- Save changes and exit.
Option 7: Uninstall Third Party Applications
Several applications acquire permission to change the display settings to deliver improved results. However, some of the changes made by such software can cause problems. Hence, it is better to remove such problematic software applications.
In common, you can uninstall these third-party applications directly in the Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Subsequently, some of the programs may remain in the system. Using a good Uninstaller can help eliminate these programs.
Conclusion:
The options we have discussed above remain the significant causes of the screen stretch problem in Windows 8. If the issue is not resolved even after trying all the above options, then you should obtain help from a computer hardware engineer. Though display setting problems are relatively easy to fix, some of the issues may require specialist knowledge.
A professional might have already handled these sorts of problems. Hence, an expert tends to be quick and straight to the solution.
