How to fix Windows 11 stretched screen

The screen being stretched in Windows 11 is not a very difficult error to fix, usually due to incorrect screen resolution settings. If you encounter the problem of the screen being stretched or the entire content on the screen being distorted, then follow some of the solutions below.

 

Restart your computer

Try restarting your computer to fix the screen stretching issue. It is possible that Windows 11 has just downloaded the necessary graphics driver and is waiting to install it.

Rebooting will install all downloaded graphics drivers necessary for normal GPU operation.

Set the correct screen resolution

One major reason for screen stretching in Windows 11 is incorrect screen resolution settings.

Step 1:

Open Settings on your computer then go to System to adjust. Continue to look to the side and select Display .

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface in the Display resolution section , you choose the resolution . You should choose the recommended resolution .

 

Find supported screen resolutions

Step 1:

In the settings interface on your computer, click on Display , then select Advanced Display .

Continue clicking on Display adapter properties .

Step 2:

In the user display interface, click List all Modes .

You can see a list of all supported resolutions. Select the resolution that matches your monitor's native resolution and save.

 

Update graphics driver

Faulty graphics drivers are also another major reason for the screen tearing issue on Windows 11. Updating the graphics drivers will automatically replace the corrupted driver files with new ones.

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Reinstall graphics driver

If updating the GPU driver doesn't work, you can try reinstalling the GPU driver to fix the screen stretching issue on Windows 11.

1. How to install/reinstall GPU driver on Windows

Connect another display

If the problem persists, you can connect another monitor to rule out the possibility of a hardware problem. If you don't have a secondary monitor, you can test the monitor by connecting it to any other PC or TV using an HDMI cable.

You can try replacing the cable connecting your PC to the monitor.