Rami's recent gaming sessions on his Microsoft Surface Laptop were marred by unexpected resolution problems and frame rate issues, thanks to the Auto SR feature. The frustration began when he launched the game "Control," only to find that the game automatically lowered its resolution, affecting the laptop's display resolution as well. According to Microsoft, this display resolution change can be turned off in settings, but its default activation can be quite vexing for users.
Once "Control" was finally up and running, Rami encountered "stuttering and spiked frame drops in combat," a less-than-ideal experience. He faced similar issues with "Dark Souls III," despite both games being verified by Microsoft to work seamlessly with Auto SR. It was only after Rami disabled Auto SR that both "Control" and "Dark Souls III" captured the native resolution of his Surface Laptop, resolving the performance hiccups.
How to Turn Off Automatic Super Resolution in Windows 11
If you prefer to avoid the hassle of troubleshooting Auto SR and want to ensure smooth gameplay on your Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop, you can turn off the feature by following these steps:
- Open Settings in Windows 11 by using the Windows key + I shortcut or clicking the Start menu button in your taskbar and selecting
Settings . - Navigate to the
System menu. - Click on
Display at the top of the System menu. - Scroll down and select
Graphics from the Display menu, under the Related settings header. - Under Default settings, switch the toggle off next to Automatic super resolution. You’ll only see this option listed if you have a Snapdragon X Elite-powered PC.
By turning off Auto SR, users like Rami can enjoy their games at their laptop's native display resolution without encountering unexpected performance issues. This simple adjustment can make a significant difference in gaming experience, ensuring that resolution problems and frame rate issues become a thing of the past.