Configuring graphics settings in Windows is essential for optimizing the performance of your applications and ensuring the best visual experience. Windows provides several built-in tools and options to adjust graphics settings, whether you're using integrated graphics or a dedicated graphics card. In this article, we'll explore how to configure these settings using both the Windows interface and command-line tools.

Using the Windows Interface

1. Adjust Display Settings:

   • Right-click on the desktop and select "Display settings."
   • Here, you can change the resolution, orientation, and scaling of your display. Ensure that the resolution is set to the recommended setting for optimal clarity.

2. Graphics Settings for Performance:

   • Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Display."
   • Scroll down and click on "Graphics settings."
   • You can choose between "Classic app" or "Universal app" to set graphics performance preferences for specific applications.
   • Click "Browse" to find the application you want to configure, then select "Options" to choose between "Let Windows decide," "Power saving," or "High performance."

3. NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Radeon Settings:

   • If you have a dedicated graphics card, right-click on the desktop and select "NVIDIA Control Panel" or "AMD Radeon Settings."
   • These control panels provide advanced options for configuring graphics settings, such as 3D settings, resolution, and color adjustments.

Using Command-Line Tools

1. Using PowerShell to Check Graphics Information:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Use the following command to get detailed information about your graphics adapter:

     Get-WmiObject win32_videocontroller | Format-List Name, DriverVersion, AdapterRAM

2. Using CMD to Adjust Display Resolution:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Use the QRes tool (a third-party utility) to change the display resolution via CMD. First, download and extract QRes, then use the following command:

     QRes.exe /x:1920 /y:1080

   • This command sets the display resolution to 1920x1080. Adjust the values as needed for your display.

3. Using PowerShell to Configure Graphics Performance Preferences:

   • Use the following command to set graphics performance preferences for an application:

     Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Path\To\Your\App.appxmanifest" -DisableDevelopmentMode

   • This command registers an app package and can be used to manage graphics settings for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps.

Examples

• Example 1: Adjusting display settings using the Windows interface to improve readability.
• Example 2: Using PowerShell to retrieve graphics card details for troubleshooting.
• Example 3: Changing the display resolution via CMD using the QRes tool for a custom setup.