60,000Hz monitor display bug

Đức Kiên Lê 0 Reputation points
2026-10-09T23:17:10.9+00:00

So, my PC used a DELL E2423H monitor (that's definitely 60Hz), but somehow in the advanced display settings it showed 60,000Hz and that's the only option in the dropdown please fix

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  1. Hendrix-V 20,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-10-10T03:34:37.8766667+00:00

    Hi Đức Kiên Lê,

    Since the monitor is actually 60 Hz but Windows is displaying 60,000 Hz, this may be an incorrect display-mode value rather than the monitor actually operating at that refresh rate.

    One additional check is to reset how Windows detects the monitor:

    1. Open Device Manager > Monitors.
    2. Right-click the Dell monitor and select Uninstall device.
    3. Restart the PC and let Windows detect the monitor again.
    4. Check Settings > System > Display > Advanced display afterward.

    If it still shows 60,000 Hz while the display otherwise works normally, I recommend reporting the incorrect value through Feedback Hub (Windows + F) as suggested by AI answer.

    Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum. Moderators, contributors including external Microsoft employees cannot directly intervene in Microsoft product features or access back-end systems. Our role is limited to providing technical guidance on reported issues, requests, or ideas.

    I hope this helps narrow down whether the unusual value is coming from Windows' monitor detection.

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  2. Ivan B 125.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-09T23:53:22.69+00:00

    Hi,

    Regarding the 60Hz monitor: are you saying there is a visual bug showing it as 60,000Hz, and is that the problem?

    Thanks.

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  3. AI answer

    2026-10-09T23:17:23.1033333+00:00

    Try these Windows steps in order:

    1. Check the current display mode
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Display > Advanced display.
      • Review the Display information panel. This shows the current resolution and refresh rate for the selected display.
      • In Choose a refresh rate, select 60 Hz if it appears.
    2. Watch for resolution-linked refresh rates
      • In the refresh rate list, entries marked with an asterisk can change the display resolution when selected.
      • If the display is reporting an incorrect mode, this can explain abnormal values in Advanced display.
    3. Roll back the display driver if the problem started after an update
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Display adapters.
      • Right-click the display adapter > Properties > Driver tab > Roll Back Driver.
      • If the option is available, use it and then recheck Advanced display.
    4. Reinstall the display driver if rollback is unavailable or does not help
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Display adapters.
      • Right-click the display adapter > Uninstall device > select Attempt to remove the driver for this device > Uninstall.
      • Restart if prompted.
      • Open Device Manager again.
      • Expand Display adapters.
      • Right-click the adapter > Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software.
    5. Identify the graphics adapter
      • In Device Manager > Display adapters, note the manufacturer and adapter name.
      • This helps confirm which display driver is controlling the monitor.
    6. If the issue continues, submit a bug report
      • Use Windows Feedback Hub and include the exact behavior: a 60 Hz monitor showing 60,000 Hz as the only refresh-rate option in Advanced display.

    Important:

    • Use only refresh rates supported by both the graphics adapter and the monitor.
    • Selecting unsupported display settings can cause display problems.

    References:

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