How to Change Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 10

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By Victor Ashiedu

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This Itechguide teaches you how to change the refresh rate on Windows 10.

Here are the steps to change refresh rate on Windows 10:

  • Right-click Windows 10 Start menu and click Settings.
How to Change Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 10
  • Then, on the Windows Settings screen, click the System category.
How to Change Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 10
  • On the System settings category, the Display settings will open by default. Just to be sure you are on the Display settings, click Display.
How to Change Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 10
  • Then, scroll down to the Multiple displays section – below Detect, click Advanced display setting.
  • If you have more than one monitor connected to your PC, click the Select a display to view or change the settings for it drop-down and select the monitor you want to change the refresh rate.
How to Change Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 10
  • Then, below the Display information, click Display adapter properties for Display #. The properties of the monitor will open.
# will be the display number for the monitor. In my example, it is Display adapter properties for Display 1.
  • On the properties of the monitor, click the Monitor tab.
  • Finally, beneath Monitor Settings, click the Screen refresh rate drop-down and select a refresh rate from the drop-down.
  • When you finish selecting a new refresh rate, to save your changes, click OK.

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Victor is the founder of InfoPress Media, publishers of Ilifeguides and Itechguides. With 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, his expertise spans Windows, Linux, and DevOps. Explore his contributions on Itechguides.com for insightful how-to guides and product reviews.

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