Xbox 360: How to reset the display settings to the default settings (911059)


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  • Microsoft Xbox 360

SUMMARY

This article describes to how to reset the display settings of the Xbox 360 console to the default settings.

MORE INFORMATION

To reset the display settings of the Xbox 360 console to the default settings, follow these steps:
  1. Remove any discs from the disc tray.
  2. Turn the console off.
  3. Turn the console on.

    Note If you are using an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, turn the console on by using the Xbox Guide button on the controller. Make sure that you use the player 1 controller when you do this. The player 1 controller will have the upper-left quadrant light illuminated.
  4. As the console starts, press and hold the Y button, and then pull the right trigger at the same time.
  5. The Xbox Dashboard resets the display settings to the default settings, and then automatically restarts the console.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/1/2006
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