Troubleshoot Windows Desktop Offset Screen Not Aligned or Shifted

Summary: Learn how to fix desktop offset issues by updating drivers, adjusting display settings, and matching screen resolutions.

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Instructions

Offset Windows Desktop

If your Windows desktop display is offset to the right or left side by a few degrees. The following troubleshooting steps should help resolve this issue:

  1. Verify that all drivers are up to date. You can update drivers by running Windows Update or using Dell SupportAssist.
  2. Check the resolution limits of the computer or docking station that you are using to ensure that you are not exceeding the video limit.
  3. Right-click your desktop, and select Display settings.
    Windows Display Settings
     
  4. Select Advanced display settings to the bottom center.
    Windows Multiple Displays
     
  5. Verify that the desktop and active resolutions are the same (red box).
    Windows Advanced Display Settings
     
  6. If the resolutions are not the same, click Display adapter properties (green box) to change the resolution in the Display adapter properties.
  7. Click List All Modes.
    Windows Device Manager Display Adaptor Settings
     
  8. From the list given, select the proper resolution.
    Windows Video Resolution List
     

Your desktop image should align properly once the matching resolution is selected.

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Affected Products

Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, G Series, Alienware , Dell Laptops, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250, Dell Pro Max Slim XE FCS1250, Dell Pro Max Tower T2 XE FCT2250, Dell Pro Max 16 XE MC16250, Dell Pro Micro Plus XE QBM1250, Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 QBS1250, Dell Pro Tower Plus XE5 QBT1250 ...
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Article Number: 000138732
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2025
Version:  8
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