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. 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. 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. In Windows 8, open the Control Panel via the Power User Menu. In Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, you’ll find the link in the Start menu. In Windows Vista, open Personalization instead. In Windows 10, if you’re viewing the Settings screen, scroll down the right pane and choose Advanced display settings. In Windows 8/7, select Adjust resolution in the left margin of the Display window. In Windows Vista, choose the Display Settings link at the bottom of the Personalization window. In Windows XP and prior, select the Settings tab. 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. 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.
