The problem of screen direction not rotating normally can be solved by checking shortcut keys, updating drivers, adjusting registry and using system tools. 1. Check whether the Ctrl Alt arrow key is valid, confirm that the graphics card hotkey function is turned on and restart the Explorer; 2. Update or reinstall the graphics card driver through the Device Manager; 3. Check whether the relevant settings are locked and repaired in the registry; 4. Use PowerShell to run the sfc /scannow and DISM commands to repair the system files and restart the computer.

The screen direction cannot rotate normally is a common problem on Windows 10, especially when you use a tablet, a two-in-one device, or want to switch horizontal and vertical screens, which particularly affects the experience. The problem usually lies in several key points: graphics card driver, system settings, or shortcut keys are misoperated. The following are divided into several situations to investigate and solve.

Check whether keyboard shortcuts are disabled or touched by mistake

The shortcut keys Ctrl Alt arrow keys that come with Windows are the most direct way to rotate. If you find this combination doesn't respond:

• Confirm that the "Hot Key" function in the Intel graphics card driver is on (suitable for integrated graphics cards)
• Some laptop manufacturers (such as Lenovo and Dell) will come with shortcut key drivers and need to be installed in full
• Try restarting "Windows Explorer": Press Ctrl Shift Esc to open Task Manager → Find "Windows Explorer" → Right-click to select "Restart"

If the shortcut keys don't respond at all, it may be that something is wrong with the driver or service.

Update or reinstall the graphics card driver

The graphics card driver is incompatible or too old, which is one of the main reasons for the failure of screen rotation.

You can try the following steps:

• Press Win X → Device Manager → Expand Display Adapter
• Right-click your graphics card (such as Intel HD Graphics, NVIDIA, or AMD) → select "Update Driver"
• If the update is invalid, you can try "Uninstall the device" and restart the computer and let the system automatically reinstall the driver
• Or go to the official website to manually download the latest version to install (recommended)

Note: Some pre-installed branded machines may come with customized versions of the drivers, and it is recommended to use the version provided by the manufacturer's official website first.

Check whether the relevant settings in the registry are locked

Sometimes system policies or third-party software may disable the screen rotation feature.

Please back up before entering the Registry Editor:

• Press Win R to enter regedit to enter
• Locate path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Auto Update
• Check whether there is an item named UpdateExeVolatile and whether the value is 0
• You can also check: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers\Configuration
• Find out if there are rotation-related key values inside that are disabled

If you are not familiar with registry operations, it is recommended to use system repair tools or contact technical support.

Quickly reset graphics settings using PowerShell

Here is a way to quickly restore the default graphics settings:

Open PowerShell (right-click Start Menu → Windows Terminal (Administrator)) and enter the following command to enter:

 sfc /scannow

This command scans and repairs system files.

Can also run:

 DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Used to fix deeper system component issues.

After executing these two commands, restarting the computer can often solve various display exceptions including screen rotation.

Basically these common ways of dealing with it. You can troubleshoot step by step in order, and in most cases, update the driver or reset the graphics settings can solve the problem.

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