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Windows 11 Display Settings Not Working: How to Fix it

This problem is usually caused by file corruption on your PC

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Updated onJanuary 22, 2024

updated onJanuary 22, 2024

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Some users reported that Windows 11 display settings are not working for them, and this can be a problem, especially if you need to adjust certain settings.

While this isn’t a serious problem, it can get quite tedious, but a couple of solutions can help you fix it.

Why won’t my display settings work?

Problems with the Settings app most likely cause this issue. Corrupted system files or corrupted user profiles can also contribute to this issue.

What can I do if the display settings are not working on Windows 11?

First of all:

1. Restart File Explorer

This is just a workaround, so you must repeat it if the issue reappears.

2. Disable the Print Spooler service

3. Disable internal graphics

4. Reregister Windows apps

By performing this solution, you will reinstall the whole Windows Apps package and the problem should be over.

5. Start a new user account

If that resolution works, migrate your user profile to the new account. Our guide onhow to copy a profileincludes full instructions for migrating a profile to a different account.

6. Perform an in-place upgrade

7. Perform a Windows reset

Why I can’t adjust the display resolution in Windows 11?

This is most likely an issue caused by display drivers or file corruption. Luckily, we have a dedicated guide that explains what to do ifWindows 11 can’t change the display resolution.

Those resolutions can help if Windows 11 display settings are not working, so be sure to try them.

As this problem is mainly caused by wrong app associations, you should also consult our guide onhow to remove them in Windows 11.

You’re also welcome to chat about the ms-settings:display error in the comments area below. There you can add questions and even share other resolutions for the ms-settings:display error.

Windows 11 Display Settings Not Working: How to Fix it#

What can I do if the display settings are not working on Windows 11?#

1. Restart File Explorer#

2. Disable the Print Spooler service#

3. Disable internal graphics#

4. Reregister Windows apps#

5. Start a new user account#

6. Perform an in-place upgrade#

7. Perform a Windows reset#

Why I can’t adjust the display resolution in Windows 11?#