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How to Change a Monitor's Refresh Rate Setting in Windows
Fix screen flicker and other monitor problems
By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire.
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Windows 11: Open Control Panel > Display > Adjust resolution. Select the monitor to change.Select Advanced Settings. Choose the Monitor tab in the pop-up window.Locate Choose a refresh rate in the drop-down box and select a new rate.
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This article explains how to change the monitor refresh rate in Windows 11. It includes information ...
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This article explains how to change the monitor refresh rate in Windows 11. It includes information on making the change in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Adjusting the refresh rate setting is usually only helpful with older CRT type monitors, not newer LCD "flat screen" style displays.
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How to Change a Monitor' s Refresh Rate Setting in Windows
Ever notice screen flicker ...
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Changing the monitor's refresh rate to a higher value should reduce screen flicker. It could also fi...
How to Change a Monitor' s Refresh Rate Setting in Windows
Ever notice screen flicker when you're using your computer? Do you get headaches or have unusual eye strain after normal usage? If so, you may need to change the refresh rate setting.
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Changing the monitor's refresh rate to a higher value should reduce screen flicker. It could also fi...
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While this fact hasn't changed from one version of Windows to the next, the way you get here has. Fo...
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Changing the monitor's refresh rate to a higher value should reduce screen flicker. It could also fix other unstable display issues. The refresh rate setting in Windows is located in the "Advanced" area of your video card and monitor properties.
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While this fact hasn't changed from one version of Windows to the next, the way you get here has. Fo...
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In Windows 11 & 10, you can instead right-click the desktop and choose Display settings. If you ...
While this fact hasn't changed from one version of Windows to the next, the way you get here has. Follow any specific advice for your version of Windows as you follow along below. Open Control Panel.
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In Windows 11 & 10, you can instead right-click the desktop and choose Display settings. If you go this route, skip down to Step 3.
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In Windows 10 and Windows 8 opening Control Panel is most easily accomplished via the Power User Menu. In Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, you'll find the link in the Start menu. What Version of Windows Do I Have?
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Select Display from the list of applets in the Control Panel window. In Windows Vista, open Pe...
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If so, change the view to Small icons or Classic View, depending on your version of Windows, and the...
Select Display from the list of applets in the Control Panel window. In Windows Vista, open Personalization instead. Depending on how you have Control Panel set up, you might not see Display or Personalization.
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If so, change the view to Small icons or Classic View, depending on your version of Windows, and the...
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If so, change the view to Small icons or Classic View, depending on your version of Windows, and then look for it again. Select Adjust resolution in the left margin of the Display window.
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In Windows 11, if you're on the System > Display screen, scroll down and select Advanced disp...
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In Windows XP and prior, select the Settings tab. Choose the monitor you want to change the refres...
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In Windows 11, if you're on the System > Display screen, scroll down and select Advanced display, and then skip to step 7. In Windows 10, if you're viewing the Settings screen, scroll down the right pane and choose Advanced display settings. In Windows Vista, choose the Display Settings link at the bottom of the Personalization window.
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In Windows XP and prior, select the Settings tab. Choose the monitor you want to change the refres...
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Select Advanced settings. This is a button in Windows Vista....
In Windows XP and prior, select the Settings tab. Choose the monitor you want to change the refresh rate for (assuming you have more than one monitor).
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Select Advanced settings. This is a button in Windows Vista....
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In Windows 10, from the Settings screen, choose Display adapter properties. In Windows XP, choose th...
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Select Advanced settings. This is a button in Windows Vista.
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In Windows 10, from the Settings screen, choose Display adapter properties. In Windows XP, choose th...
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Choose the Monitor tab in the smaller window that appears. Locate the Choose a refresh rate (Window...
In Windows 10, from the Settings screen, choose Display adapter properties. In Windows XP, choose the Advanced button. In older versions of Windows, select Adapter to get to the refresh rate settings.
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Choose the Monitor tab in the smaller window that appears. Locate the Choose a refresh rate (Window...
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Choose the Monitor tab in the smaller window that appears. Locate the Choose a refresh rate (Windows 11) or Screen refresh rate drop-down box in the middle of the window.
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In most cases, the best choice is the highest rate possible, especially if you're seeing a flick...
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It's best to keep the Hide modes that this monitor cannot display checkbox checked, assuming i...
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In most cases, the best choice is the highest rate possible, especially if you're seeing a flickering screen or think a low refresh rate might be causing headaches or other problems. In other cases, especially if you recently increased the refresh rate and now your computer is having problems, lowering it is your best course of action.
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It's best to keep the Hide modes that this monitor cannot display checkbox checked, assuming i...
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Select OK to confirm the changes (this isn't necessary in Windows 11). Other open windows can b...
It's best to keep the Hide modes that this monitor cannot display checkbox checked, assuming it's even an option. Choosing refresh rates outside this range could damage your video card or monitor.
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Select OK to confirm the changes (this isn't necessary in Windows 11). Other open windows can b...
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Select OK to confirm the changes (this isn't necessary in Windows 11). Other open windows can be closed, too. Follow any additional instructions if they appear on the screen.
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With most computer setups, in most versions of Windows, changing the refresh rate won't require any ...
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With most computer setups, in most versions of Windows, changing the refresh rate won't require any further steps, but other times you may need to restart your computer. Need more help? Try these troubleshooting steps to fix screen flickering in Windows 10.
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