Display scaling issues are surprisingly complicated. The Microsoft has been trying for a long time to improve display scaling. As a result, they’ve come a long way toward giving users the best scaling experience possible. However, different versions of Windows have different limitations and options for scaling. Moreover, older monitors tend to cause more problems when connected to modern PCs. Similarly, your old PC might not be able to make good graphics on the high-end monitors of today.
What Causes Display Scaling Issue In Windows?
An issue in Windows 10 breaks display scaling on Full HD and Ultra HD devices. This becomes a problem, especially when used with external monitors. Some of the reasons why display scaling happens in Windows 10 are:
1 – Moving application windows between monitors with different display resolutions.
2 – Using different configurations for docked and undocked on Windows. This includes screens that can be taken off, docking stations, and tablet mode.
3 – Use a Remote Desktop session and then use the same credentials to log in directly later. This usually happens when the user does not want the first log out of the remote desktop session.
4 – Mix high-resolution monitors with older ones that don’t work with High Definition displays.
How To Find A Display Scaling Issue?
When you have a scaling issue with your display, you will see the following problems.
1 – All applications, icons, taskbar, toolbars, and dialogue boxes look fuzzy.
2 – Compared to other UI elements, some look too big or too small.
3 – Text is blurry across the screen or even in applications.
4 – The external display goes blank for no reason.
How To Completely Fix Display Scaling Issues?
If you’ve more than one monitor, you may run into the display scaling problem more than once. Or even if you connect to just one external display. So first, keep reading to find out how to fix this issue once and for all. Then, try the following ways to fix display scaling issues before moving on to the next.
Match Screen Resolutions
If you’re using more than one monitor, try to match the display resolutions as much as possible. The more different they are, the more scaling issues you will have. Older monitors can only show so much on their screens. So you should set them to the best resolution. Then, on the monitor with a high resolution, lower the resolution to get them as close together as possible. This will limit you from using the better monitor to its full potential. But that should solve the issue with scaling.
Log Out And Log Back In
Logging in and out determines what information is shown. Windows changes how the display looks every time you log out and back in. This will immediately fix your scaling issues.
Check For Software Updates
The finest way to fix known bugs and updates is to keep your software up-to-date. For example, if you haven’t updated Windows, you may have issues with how your display driver works. Install the latest updates to improve the user’s experience and keep the system free of bugs.
Use UWP Applications
Universal Windows Platform applications, or UWP, look more modern and scale better. They both look and work much better. UWP applications automatically change to fit the type of display you’re using. For instance, Edge is a better UWP application than the legacy Internet Explorer app. Edge is made with newer tools built to work with newer hardware. So scaling issues are less likely to happen with Internet Explorer.
Disable Display Scaling
1 – Navigate to the application location that’s having display scaling problems.
- For instance C:\Program Files\DAUM\PotPlayer.
2 – Right-click on the application and choose Properties.
3 – Click Change high DPI settings in the compatibility tab.
4 – Choose to Override high DPI scaling behavior.
5 – Make sure that scaling is set to be done by the application.
6 – Click OK.
7 – Lastly, repeat for each application that’s having issues.
Change Advanced Scaling Settings
1 – Navigate to Settings (Windows key + i ) and type Fix Apps that are blurry.
2 – Click the button next to “Let Windows try to fix apps, so they’re not blurry” to turn it on.
Change GPU Settings
Well, if your PC has a Graphics Card, you may need to check the settings for the GPU to find a fix. Some settings affect the scaling problem, whether you have an AMD or NVIDIA GPU. Here are some brief tips to help you get started.
1 – Disable GPU Scaling.
2 – Set the Scaling Mode to “Preserve aspect ratio.”
3 – Turn off Fullscreen or Center.
4 – Set the render resolution to the display resolution that Windows recommends.
5 – Get the latest drivers from the website of the manufacturer.
How Do I Change Text Size And Other Items On My Display?
Some people like bigger UI elements because they make the screen look cleaner and make it easier to focus on what’s important. Some people like to make UI elements as small as possible so they can use more size. Still, changing the sizes of the UI makes your Windows feel more like you. There are several ways to change text size and other UI elements. Here’s how to understand them.
Scale And Layout Settings
1 – Right-click the Start menu and select System.
2 – Click Display in the left navigation pane.
3 – Scroll to the bottom to Scale and layout options and click on the drop-down menu.
4 – Change or lower the percentage as needed.
Make Everything Bigger
1 – Click “Start” and type “scaling.”
2 – Choose the option Make everything bigger.
3 – Click the drop-down menu and change the value of the percentage.
4 – Match the slider under “Make text bigger” to the size you want.
5 – Click “Apply.”
