I am searching for an option to disable resolution changes by certain programs or users.
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Select scaling mode: No scaling; Perform scaling on: GPU; Check Override the scaling mode set by games and programs; Don't know for AMD cards. This solution is unfortunately heavy-handed, and not the per-program or per-user solution you're looking for. Over here you can check the checkbox next to Override the scaling mode set by games and programs and then hit Apply. The above tweaks should get the best out of your NVIDIA GPU and fix up your Low FPS issue with Apex Legends. Updating your Drivers. It’s also important to routinely update your graphics cards.
In example I have a media player who automatically changes the resolution depending on the inserted medium. Since the results are poor, I want to disable this functionality. Since there is no according option in the player settings, I thought about creating a user who is lacking the rights to change the resolution.
But I have no idea how to do that. Alternatively I would also be completely satisfied if you know a way of restricting these rights on a per-program basis. Actually any solution is welcome.
I'm am running Win7 Professional.
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4 Answers
One option is to configure a shortcut key combination to switch the resolution back to your preferred settings after the media player changes them.
I can confirm that HotKey Resolution Changer from funk.eu does change the display resolution in Windows XP. It claims to work in Windows 7 as well.
Highlights:
- Sits silently in the tray
- Define 2 to 9 shortcuts for different resolutions
- Switch resolution with just a keypress!
- Resolutions below 640×400 and frequencies above 120 Hertz are excluded.
You may also be able to use AutoHotKey script for this.
Jeremy WJeremy W
as here is mentioned , i think this is the best way :
You could disable the settings tab for users as policy:
Local Security Policy > User Config > Admin Templates > Control Panel > Display > Hide Settings Tab
Here is the MSDN documentation for this settting: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms811676.aspx`
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hamedhamed
Your best solution is to get with the developer of the media player and have them fix the issue a media player should not be causing the issue.
Micah ArmantroutMicah Armantrout
If you're using a video card from either NVIDIA or AMD, they should have control panel settings that allow you to force resolutions and aspect ratios.
NVIDIA Control Panel:Under Display >Adjust desktop size and position:
- Select scaling mode: No scaling
- Perform scaling on: GPU
- Check Override the scaling mode set by games and programs
Don't know for AMD cards.
This solution is unfortunately heavy-handed, and not the per-program or per-user solution you're looking for.
Dorian PattersonDorian Patterson