Why custom resolutions are removed from latest Intel graphics control panel?

Custom resolutions missing from latest Intel HD graphics control panel

You may notice that the Intel graphics control panel previously had custom resolution settings but they are missing since upgrading the graphics driver for your Dell computer. This is by design as this function was determined not to be useful for current hardware configurations.

Do I have the Custom Resolutions/Modes feature enabled on my computer?

In some cases, this functionality is desirable and you may wish to enable it, once this option is rolled back to the previous version driver that had the capability desired.

If you wish to enable this function with the current driver, follow the steps listed below:

1. Verify you have the latest Intel Graphics Driver .
2. If you have verified that you are using a newer driver version, check the Intel graphics driver properties window to see if the feature is available. Open the Intel graphics properties by either pressing Ctrl+Alt+F12, or Right-Clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Graphics Properties.
3. If prompted to select an application mode, select Advanced Mode.
4. On the Display Devices tab, check if the Custom Resolutions/Modes button is available. If you do not have a Custom Resolutions/Modes button after you update to the latest version of the driver, remove all of the profiles left from previous driver versions then reboot the system. Then create a custom driver profile using the CustomModeApp.exe as above. Reboot or just re-launch the Graphics Properties dialogue as above and you will have a custom profile visible in the Graphics Properties dialogue box.

How do I access the Custom Resolutions/Modes feature in the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel?

The Custom Resolutions/Modes feature has been removed from the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel. However, it is still an existing feature included with the driver. In order to access it, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the following directory; C:\Windows\System32
2. Look for the Intel application named CustomModeApp.exe
3. Open the CustomModeApp.exe and you will be presented with an updated Custom Resolutions/Modes menu similar to that of older control panels.

How do I enable the Custom Resolutions/Modes feature?

Use of the Custom Resolutions/Modes feature requires knowledge of your monitor’s supported timing standards and detailed timing parameters. This information must come from your monitor manufacturer.

The appropriate timing standards or parameters must be used when adding a custom mode/resolution.

To use the Custom Modes/Resolutions feature, the end-user must read and click Yes to a disclaimer warning message.