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Customizing Screen Resolution

Learn how to customize your screen resolution in Windows.
 

Your server must support UEFI.

The basic resolution of our servers is 800x600 pixels. While this allows Windows to be installed correctly, it can make the system difficult to use. To increase the resolution, the settings must be adjusted in the UEFI.

1. Accessing UEFI

Although this section is called Recovery, the system is not actually recovered, and no changes are made.

  1. To change the screen resolution, open UEFI in the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Go to Update and Security, then click Recovery.
  3. Click Restart now.

2. Navigating Recovery Menu

  1. After restarting, you will be asked to choose your preferred temporary keyboard layout. We recommend selecting German.
  2. Select Troubleshoot > UEFI Firmware Settings.
  3. Click Restart.

3. Changing Resolution

  1. After another restart, you will be taken to the desired UEFI menu.
  2. In the UEFI menu, go to Device Manager and then to OVMF Platform Configuration.
  3. Navigate to Change Preferred and select the desired resolution.

4. Success

After a restart, the desired resolution will be applied.

Last update: 2 March 2026

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