windows display is messed up???

[chesterfield]

somehow, after one of the wonderful windows updates were applied, the text on two of my PC's is different. it is not "SHARP', has a slight blur to it as well as web pages.

is there an adjustment for this? i use to know where it was but can't find it. i use to go to folder options, view, and their was a check box for "smoothing or shading".....

if any one know i would greatly appreciate some help!!!

Thanks...DL

[chesterfield]

sorry to post, i found and fixed it---it is that damn windows "Clear Type" deal....i don't see what is so clear about it...see screen shots below......

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[jagabo]

In only works properly on (and only designed for) LCDs via digital connections.

[chesterfield]

both pc's have LCD and didgital connections....just wondering why my settings were corrupted????

[waheed]

In only works properly on (and only designed for) LCDs via digital connections.

Its for LCDs regardless of connection. Mine is a LCD connected via analog (VGA only, no DVI), and Cleartype works perfectly on my LCD.

[redwudz]

A tip I use for CRT displays is to set the video refresh rate a little higher than 60Hz (Or 50Hz PAL) if your card will permit it. 75Hz works well with most displays. This often results in a clearer looking display. This doesn't seem to do anything for LCD displays but the 'Clear Type' setting helps there.

[chesterfield]

then what is clear type supposed to do???? i have a great video card, use DVI, and when clear type is enable, all becomes a little blurry???

[jagabo]

then what is clear type supposed to do???? i have a great video card, use DVI, and when clear type is enable, all becomes a little blurry???

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ClearTypeInfo.mspx

It has to be "tuned" for your display's characteristics and only works properly when driving the display at its native resolution.

[redwudz]

It does help a little with my laptop LCD display. You can use this MS 'tuner' to adjust it: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/tuner/Step1.aspx

It's basically a font smoothing process. If you use it with a CRT display, it may make the text look 'fuzzier'.

EDIT: Looks like jagabo typed faster.