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Screen flipped on your laptop or computer? Here’s how to fix it

If you’ve encountered the issue of a flipped screen, it’s usually caused by pressing a combination of hotkeys accidentally. Screen flipped on your laptop or computer? In this article, we’ll explore several ways to fix a flipped screen on a laptop or computer when the Windows desktop turns vertical.

Fix Using Hotkeys

The simplest and most commonly used method to restore the screen to its standard orientation is to use your keyboard. Specifically, try the following key combinations:

  • Press Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow (↑) to return the screen to its default position.
  • For a 90-degree rotation, press Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow (→).
  • For a 180-degree flip, use Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow (↓).
  • For a 270-degree rotation, press Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow (←).

Note: This method might not work on all systems. If it doesn’t resolve the issue, try the alternative methods described below.

Adjusting Screen Orientation via Settings

  1. Open Windows Settings by pressing Win + I.
  2. Navigate to the System settings.
  3. Under the first tab labeled Display (or Screen on some versions), locate the Orientation option and set it to Landscape.

In most cases, this will restore the screen to its original position. If the screen doesn’t adjust correctly, try selecting a different orientation until it aligns as desired.

Using a Graphics Card Utility

You can also adjust screen orientation using utilities for your graphics card, such as those provided by Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA.

  1. Open the utility either from the taskbar icon or by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting it from the context menu.
  2. Look for the Display section in the utility.
  3. Find the Screen Orientation option and set it to your preference.

Updating Drivers

For some devices, a screen orientation issue may stem from outdated drivers. This is particularly relevant for convertible laptops and Windows 10 tablets.

  1. Check if the Auto-rotate feature is enabled in the notification panel and activate it if it isn’t.
  2. Access Device Manager by navigating to Computer Management.
  3. In the Sensors section, look for devices with missing drivers (marked with a yellow exclamation mark or labeled as “Unknown Device”) and update them.

If the issue persists after updating drivers:

  1. Go to Computer Management and select the Services section.
  2. Locate the Sensor Service and ensure it is running by clicking Start.

Rolling Back System Updates

In rare cases, an automatic system update may cause the auto-rotate feature to stop functioning properly, and updating drivers won’t fix the issue. If this happens, consider rolling back to a previous system version.

Screen flipped on your laptop or computer? We hope this article has helped you resolve the issue of a flipped screen on your laptop or computer. Try the methods listed above, and your screen should be back to normal in no time!