using my tv as my computer monitor but screen is to large

Geri Ragan 20 Reputation points
2026-03-29T08:17:21.78+00:00

I have a Leveo desktop pc and want to use my vizio 52 inch tv as my monitor. I was given this pc and I did a factory reset to start clean. Im running Win 10, When I connected the HDMI cord the screen on my tv is to large and I cant see the whole screen correctly. I found the information to change what monitor to use 1 or 2 and I clicked on the 1 and now i cant get the tv to show anything on the tv and cant find the page where i can change the monitor to anymore. I am also looking how to change the tv screen to the right size. could it be a driver issue?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | PC projection
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2026-03-29T08:17:46.8866667+00:00

Use the TV again as display and fix the size with these steps:

  1. Re-enable the TV output
    1. With the PC connected to the TV by HDMI, press Windows logo key + P.
    2. Use the arrow keys to select Duplicate or Extend, then press Enter.
    3. If the TV still shows nothing, press Windows logo key + P again and try Second screen only.
  2. Open Display settings
    1. On the PC, select Start > Settings > System > Display.
    2. In Rearrange your displays, select Identify so the numbers appear on each screen and confirm which is the TV.
    3. If the TV does not appear, go to Multiple displays and select Detect.
  3. Fix the TV screen being too large (overscan/scale)
    1. In Display settings, select the TV display box.
    2. Scroll to Scale and layout.
    3. Under Change the size of text, apps, and other items, choose the value marked (Recommended).
    4. Under Display resolution, select the option marked (Recommended) for the TV.
    5. Select Apply and confirm the changes.
  4. Check for driver/Windows updates (if resolution options look wrong or keep changing)
    1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
    2. Select Check for updates and install any available updates. This can update the graphics driver and fix resolution issues.

If the TV still cuts off the edges after using the recommended resolution and scale, adjust the picture size/overscan settings in the TV’s own menu (often called “Picture Size”, “Aspect Ratio”, “Just Scan”, or “Screen Fit”).

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  1. DaveM121 931.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-29T08:52:06.95+00:00

    Usually this is caused by either a resolution problem or an aspect ration problem.

    1

    On the back of your TV what is the exact Model name of your TV.

    2

    Right click your Desktop and select Display Settings.

    On the resulting window, what is the Resolution and Scale percentage set to.

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