Summary
Steps to stretch the resolution in games using Intel® Graphics.
Description
When playing a game, with a normal aspect ratio 4:3 and resolution 800x600, black bars appear on both sides of the screen and the game's window looks smaller without fitting the full screen
Unable to reset (stretch) the graphics.
Resolution
Follow these steps to try to stretch the screen for a game:
- Launch the Intel® Graphics Command Center app.
- Go to Display > General tab > Resolution.
- Select a Resolution different than the Recommended resolution.
- Go to Scale and select Stretched
- Launch the game and go to Settings > Video.
- Select the desired Aspect Ratio and Resolution. Apply Changes and Save.
- The game should stretch properly.
After that, users can revert back to the Recommended resolution in the Intel® Graphics Command Center and there should not be necessary to repeat the steps for the next time that play the game.
| Note | Display capabilities, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customizations, and game settings may limit the possibilities to select Scale Options and Resolutions. |