Batch file to change screen resolution in windows 7

Question

A colleague has a two line batch script to open excel when he logs in to his pc. He just doubleclicks it and has recently copied it to his startup folder so its automatic. i was wondering if i could have one to change the screen resolution when doubleclicked.

The reason for this is i regularly connect to an overhead projector, but my resoulution on it is wrong and i have to manually change the resoulution and then change it back when im done. I am avoiding having to install anything, so if possible, any solution should be a self-contained file (it's a work laptop!)

i was thinking it may be two files needed, the first to change resolution to 1024 x 768 and anotherto return it to 1280 x 1024. All help is appreciated.

cheers

Answer 1

DisplayChanger II from 12noon.com works beautifully and is free for personal use.

DisplayChanger is designed to be called via command line or batch script, and runs on 64-bit machines. It can also generate editable config files specifically for multi-monitor (or projector) setups - you manually set the displays up how you want, "create" a config for it, then call that configuration up at any time.

Another popular option is the open-sourced Qres utility, but note that is 32-bit only and is less configurable.

Answer 2

If Poweshell is an option then Change Screen Resolution with Powershell can help.