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How to Turn Off 3D Display Mode in Windows 11
Easily disable via the dedicated graphic Control Panel
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Updated onOctober 31, 2024
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The3D display modemay conflict with the ability of a monitor, and it’s often best that you turn off the3D display modein Windows 11.
Enabling it may cause the screen to go black, and the display won’t return even on subsequent reboots. In some cases, it was just a black screen with the cursor.
How can I turn off 3D display mode in Windows 11?
1. Change the projection mode
We did this because in our tests, after you enable the3D display mode, the button goes missing, and you may even end up with ablack screen with a cursor. Changing the projection mode should help in this case!
If that doesn’t work, connect another monitor, one compatible with the3D display mode, and then disable the feature.
2. Reinstall the graphics driver
3. Via the dedicated graphic card’s Control Panel
The dedicated Control Panel for the graphics card has the3D display modesetting if both the hardware and driver support it.
4. Delete related entries from the Registry Editor
5. Perform a system restore
6. Reset Windows
If you don’t have a restore point or can’t reinstall the graphics driver,reset Windows to factory defaults. This will wipe out all the data, including personal files and installed apps.
The other option is toreinstall Windows 11. It’s the same as resetting the OS but comes in handy in extreme situations when a reset is not possible. You will need abootable USB driveto perform a reinstall.
With one of these solutions, you should be able to turn off the3D display modein Windows 11 without losing data (except for a reset). And this will helpget rid of the black screen.
Before you leave, discover some quicktips to make Windows 11 fasterand get the best performance!
For any queries or to share more solutions with us, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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