Need syntax for changing screen resolution using parameter in Target field of desktop shortcut

Question

I want to know what the syntax is to change the desktop resolution from within a shortcut on the desktop. It's a parameter that follows the .exe location in the Target field of the desktop shortcut. I need to know what the parameter is to change the screen resolution and how to put it into the Target field correctly.

For instance: "C:\foo\blah.exe -x1920x1080".

I'm running a 4K desktop, and if I change my screen resolution for everything, it'll ruin everything I've set up. I only want to change the resolution for that program, and to only do it loading the program in the shortcut, not change my desktop settings. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

Hi Kevin,
I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.

Not possible natively, but there are 3rd party tools that can help. Nircmd or Qres are worth trying.

https://qres.sourceforge.net/

Hope that helps, and rely on us for any further inquiries. All the best.

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