Changing Resolution setting on one User only?

Mouldy

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Hi, Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

I have an issue that I have been unable to find a workaround for. So my last resort is here.

I have a Lenovo Y50-70 with a 4K screen. It is glorious. I love it and its prefect for me.
My partner uses the computer for writing, and uses Scrivener which does not get on well with the higher resolution of the 4K monitor.
She can change the resolution to make Scrivener better and as this is all she does on the computer its fine for her. But it changes my settings as well. So each time I go onto my computer I have to change the settings back. Which is...less than Ideal.
I understand that windows 8 does not natively allow resolution settings to be applied to only one User. Which in this day and age sounds crazy to me.

Are there ANY workarounds for this? Id be happy to use even a third party program that will fix the issue if such a thing exists.

Any help is appreciated.


Mouldy
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 X64
Welcome to the forum!

Do a search for "display changer" , "display switcher", "resolution switcher" software, I found numerous hits. Never used any of them so no idea which one, if any, will work for you.

EDIT: Here is an example: Display Changer Download - Softpedia
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
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