How to Make a Video Game Full Screen

Many people enjoy playing video games, and full-screen video games are liked by all.
However, some games still have the 4:3 aspect ratio, and this can be annoying.
> So on my big screen, when I play a game in fullscreen, the 4:3 aspect ratio > makes the game look weird, and since the screen is 16:9, it looks very > narrow. It ruins the experience.
If you’re also troubled by the 4:3 aspect ratio issue, here are a couple of tips to help you fix this problem.

  • To make a game full screen, you can display the game window on your entire desktop.
  • You can lock the game window to your desktop when in full screen mode.

Move the Game’s Folder

  1. Locate the game’s folder in File Explorer.
  2. Right-click on Game’s folder.
    Right-click on Game's folder.
  3. Select the Properties option.
  4. Now, go to the Location tab.
  5. Select Move here.
  6. Choose a folder that’s not currently in use.
    Choose a folder that's not currently in use.
  7. Click OK to save the changes.
  8. Launch the game.
  9. Check to see if the fullscreen mode works.

Change the game’s graphics settings

  1. Press the Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to System > Display > Adjust desktop size and position > Under Scaling, click Scale for best performance
    Navigate to System > Display > Adjust desktop size and position > Under Scaling, click Scale for best performance

Install the latest drivers

  1. Go to your NVIDIA Control Panel, click on Manage 3D Settings, then select Program Settings from the dropdown menu.
  2. Then, click on Game Settings.
    Then, click on Game Settings.
  3. Click on Change Resolution.
  4. Select Fullscreen and Apply.

Change the game’s compatibility settings

  1. The compatibility settings of a video game might be the culprit. So, try changing the game’s compatibility settings by right-clicking the game in Steam and selecting Properties.
  2. Then select the Compatibility tab on the window that opens next.
  3. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
    Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
  4. Select Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
  5. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
    Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
  6. Click the Change settings button.
  7. Next, select Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
    Next, select Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
  8. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
    Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
  9. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
    Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option, and click on the Troubleshoot tab.
  10. Then input the †̃Windows 7′ compatibility mode, and click on the OK button.
    Then input the †̃Windows 7' compatibility mode, and click on the OK button.

Change the Fullscreen mode of the game

  1. Open the game, then right-click the Menu button and select Properties.
  2. Go to the Fullscreen tab, then click the checkmark in the Fullscreen Mode option.
    Go to the Fullscreen tab, then click the checkmark in the Fullscreen Mode option.
  3. Close the game and check the result.

Use the Fullscreen button in the game

  1. Right-click on a blank space of the desktop, and select Screen Resolution from the menu.
    Right-click on a blank space of the desktop, and select Screen Resolution from the menu.
  2. Click on the Advanced Settings tab.
  3. In the Displays section, click on the Monitor drop-down menu.
  4. Select Extend these displays.
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