Simulate 1600x900 resolution in 1920x1080 monitors

Question

In our company we have some 1920x1080 monitors. Those PCs are running Windows 7 and built in graphics card (Intel HD graphics).

For our client requirement, we need to test certain feature of a software in 1600x900 resolution. We've installed latest driver for Intel HD graphics in those machines. But we can't set 1600x900 resolution as it is not displayed in supported resolutions/modes.

Given this situation, how can we test the software (desktop software, not web app) in 1600x900 resolution in these PCs?

Solution

Intel offers an official documentation regarding this topic:

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-029478.htm

Comments

[Petr Abdulin]

That's strange, same setup (using Win8 though), can set any resolution I want. Maybe still not the right drivers are set up? Did Intel Desktop Graphics tab appeared in display properties dialog?

[Donotalo]

Yes, the tab appeared.

[Andreas]

Did you follow the instructions on this site? intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-029478.htm

[Donotalo]

@Andreas: it works! thank you. you can post this comment as answer, i'll mark it as accepted answer.

[Donotalo]

Setting custom window size is not enough because in client office, they'll have taskbar which will occupy certain height. So our software won't have full 900 pixels.