Windows 7: Display Settings - Enable or Disable

   Information

This will show you how to enable or disable the ability of all users on the computer to change the DPI and Screen Resolution display settings in Windows 7.

You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.

   Note

You could set the DPI and Screen Resolution display settings to what you like, then disable the display settings below so that no one else may be able to change them.

OPTION ONE

Using a REG File Download

1. To Enable "DPI" and "Screen Resolution" Display Settings

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Enable_Display_Settings.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Disable "DPI" and "Screen Resolution" Display Settings

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Disable_Display_Settings.reg

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. Restart the computer to fully apply.

7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

OPTION TWO

Through the Local Group Policy Editor

1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, and Display. (see screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Disable the Display Control Panel and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Enable "DPI" and "Screen Resolution" Display Settings

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting.

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Disable "DPI" and "Screen Resolution" Display Settings

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.