How do I change the resolution of an Amazon EC2 Windows Machine?

Disclaimer: TightVNC is not secure, so if security is an issue, you may need to find a different approach. The whole process will take only a few minutes, so the security hole is small, but there nonetheless.

1. Install TightVNC Server on the EC2 instance so you can log into the console
2. Disconnect all user remote desktop sessions and return the session to console
3. Use the TightVNC Viewer to log into the EC2 instance console, ensuring port 5900 is open for that connection

4. 

   • Right-click on the desktop and select "Screen resolution"
   • Select "Advanced settings"
   • Select "List All Modes"
   • Select a higher resolution