Is there any way to run any windows application at lower resolution then native res?

[subm16]

Hello, I am currently experiencing issues with certain applications running on my 4K monitor. I would like to set these apps to default to 1080p or 1440p resolution. I understand that this may result in a decrease in image quality, but it is a compromise I am willing to make. The specific issue I am facing is with the Teradici client, which I use to connect to my office system. When running on a 4K resolution, my internet connection between my home and office is quite slow. However, at 1080p resolution, it runs smoothly at 60fps. Can anyone provide assistance in resolving this issue?

 

i found this solution on internet but i dont know how to use it

https://www.tenforums.com/software-apps/71143-how-can-i-change-resolution-specific-program.html#:~:text=Hi%2C you could,a quick idea

[Eigenvektor]

You generally can't run individual apps at a different resolution from what your monitor is running at. The exception would be full screen applications (e.g. games) that change the resolution of the monitor as a whole.

 

If Teradici can run in full screen, you may be able to select a different resolution, similar to how Remote Desktop (RDP) can do it. Check its settings, maybe it can transmit with a reduced color depth or supports some form of compression.

 

~edit: Maybe look at this another way: Any non-fullscreen desktop app already runs at a different resolution from your monitor. E.g. open Notepad and drag & drop its window to be 10 x 10 pixels in size. If only that window is transmitted remotely it shouldn't require much bandwidth. It'll simply be quite small on a 4K monitor. You can "change its resolution" by increasing or decreasing the size of its window.

 

I assume what you actually want is to make the window a small size, then change its scaling to e.g. 150% so you can actually work with it. As far as I know you can't change the scaling per app only for the Windows desktop as a whole.

[xAcid9]

I don't understand, you want to run a remote desktop application at 1080p/1440p instead of 4k? 

The remote PC resolutions is 4k as well? 

[subm16]

23 minutes ago, xAcid9 said:

I don't understand, you want to run a remote desktop application at 1080p/1440p instead of 4k? 

The remote PC resolutions is 4k as well? 

yes i am using remote desktop like application called Teradici https://docs.teradici.com/find/product/software-and-mobile-clients

 

but it doesnt have any control to change custom resolution/settings it dynamically changes resolution of remote pc according to my teradici window size at my home windows pc. currently what i am doing is i am changing my 4k monitor res to 2k from nvidia control panel. but it reduce overall monitor resolution i need switch between 4k and 2k everytime i connect to remote pc. thats why i am looking for solution to only reduce resolution of teradici. hope you understand

[subm16]

1 hour ago, Eigenvektor said:

You generally can't run individual apps at a different resolution from what your monitor is running at. The exception would be full screen applications (e.g. games) that change the resolution of the monitor as a whole.

 

If Teradici can run in full screen, you may be able to select a different resolution, similar to how Remote Desktop (RDP) can do it. Check its settings, maybe it can transmit with a reduced color depth or supports some form of compression.

 

~edit: Maybe look at this another way: Any non-fullscreen desktop app already runs at a different resolution from your monitor. E.g. open Notepad and drag & drop its window to be 10 x 10 pixels in size. If only that window is transmitted remotely it shouldn't require much bandwidth. It'll simply be quite small on a 4K monitor. You can "change its resolution" by increasing or decreasing the size of its window.

 

I assume what you actually want is to make the window a small size, then change its scaling to e.g. 150% so you can actually work with it. As far as I know you can't change the scaling per app only for the Windows desktop as a whole.

Hi Eigenvektor, yes when i reduce size of teradici window at my home pc it also dynamically reduce resolution of remote pc. i want that app run on less pixels so that i can stream remote pc at 60fps smoothly.

ui scalling in windows will not work as it will just upscale windows text and ui but i will not affect incoming video stream from teradici i have tried it. it doesnt work. thanks for responding 

 

btw i am 1000+kms away from remote pc 

[Eigenvektor]

11 hours ago, subm16 said:

Hi Eigenvektor, yes when i reduce size of teradici window at my home pc it also dynamically reduce resolution of remote pc. i want that app run on less pixels so that i can stream remote pc at 60fps smoothly.

That's something the Teradici client would need to support. You'd need to be able to configure it to run the remote machine with a fixed resolution, regardless of the size of your local window. Software like Remote Desktop can do this to my knowledge. I haven't been able to find anything for Teradici.

[Mark Kaine]

Why don't you just set your monitor resolution to 1080p? i don't understand...

 

it scales perfectly on a 4k screen. 

 

sure, you'll lose 4k resolution (big deal?) but it would also solve your issue since you already tested with 1080p and found no issues 

[subm16]

19 hours ago, Eigenvektor said:

That's something the Teradici client would need to support. You'd need to be able to configure it to run the remote machine with a fixed resolution, regardless of the size of your local window. Software like Remote Desktop can do this to my knowledge. I haven't been able to find anything for Teradici.

i think i need raise ticket with teradici on this issue. they might update their app who knows

[subm16]

3 hours ago, Mark Kaine said:

Why don't you just set your monitor resolution to 1080p? i don't understand...

 

it scales perfectly on a 4k screen. 

 

sure, you'll lose 4k resolution (big deal?) but it would also solve your issue since you already tested with 1080p and found no issues 

yes currently i have set my resolution 1440p from nvidia panel but issue is whenever i am done with office work i need to again switch resolution to 4k. otherwise this is working fine for me.

[xAcid9]

On 1/12/2023 at 2:10 PM, subm16 said:

but it doesnt have any control to change custom resolution/settings it dynamically changes resolution of remote pc according to my teradici window size at my home windows pc. currently what i am doing is i am changing my 4k monitor res to 2k from nvidia control panel. but it reduce overall monitor resolution i need switch between 4k and 2k everytime i connect to remote pc. thats why i am looking for solution to only reduce resolution of teradici. hope you understand

Even if the source is not at 4K? That a weird feature.. 

 

Also have you try Performance mode in Settings? 

[LloydLynx]

On 1/12/2023 at 12:28 AM, subm16 said:

ui scalling in windows will not work as it will just upscale windows text and ui but i will not affect incoming video stream from teradici i have tried it. it doesnt work. thanks for responding 

There should be a setting in compatibility properties to make the window get blown up like a picture instead of DPI scaled up. It'll be blurry, but at least it'll be the right size and your local desktop will still be 4K.