To change the refresh frequency for your monitor
1. | Open Display in Control Panel. |
2. | On the Settings tab, click Advanced. |
3. | On the Monitor tab, in the Refresh Frequency list, click a new refresh rate |
Note
| • | To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. |
| • | The default refresh frequency setting is 100 Hertz, although your monitor may support a higher setting. Check your manufacturer's documentation for information regarding the settings your monitor supports. |
| • | A higher refresh frequency reduces any flicker on your screen, but choosing a setting that is too high for your monitor can make your display unusable and cause damage to your hardware. |
| • | Changes to the refresh frequency affect all users that log on to the computer. |
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