Windows Overscan [new]

When you connect a PC to such a screen, the computer sends the full image, but the display zooms in and cuts off the edges—effectively cropping your taskbar and Start menu.

Here’s a concise to help you fix the common issue where your desktop image is cut off (edges missing) or has black bars. windows overscan

Look for these settings on your TV (names vary by brand): When you connect a PC to such a

Windows overscan is a relic of old broadcasting standards that persists in modern display hardware. While it is frustrating to lose the edges of your desktop, the solution is usually straightforward: toggle your TV's aspect ratio settings to "Screen Fit," or resize the output via your NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel graphics control panel. Once corrected, you will see the full, pixel-perfect image intended by your operating system. While it is frustrating to lose the edges

The most effective solution is to tell the display to stop zooming in. This setting is usually found in your TV’s on-screen menu, not in Windows.

: Look for settings named "Just Scan," "1:1," "Screen Fit," or "Original" . Avoid "16:9" or "Zoom" as these often apply the overscan zoom by default.

If you tell me your and GPU (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel), I can give more precise steps.