Display scaling has been a problem for a long time, and even though, Windows 10 has introduced changes to prevent blurry apps as a result of incorrect scaling, itās still a big issue, especially when using traditional desktop applications and multi-monitor setups.
However, the operating system includesĀ an option in the Settings app to make it easier to fix apps when they become blurry without having to sign out. For instance, when changing the display settings, running a remote session, or docking and undocking a device.
This guide will teach you the steps to use Windows 10 settings to fix scaling issues on your computer.
- Fix blurry apps on Windows 10
- Fix app scaling issues individually on Windows 10
Fix blurry apps on Windows 10
To fix blurry apps from the Settings app on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Open Settings on Windows 10.
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Click on System.
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Click on Display.
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Under āScale and layout,ā click the āAdvanced scaling settingsā option.
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Turn on the āLet Windows try to fix apps so theyāre not blurryā toggle switch.
Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will try to make sure apps donāt look blurry the next time you open the app without having to sign out and sign back into your device.
In addition, if the system detects that you may be running a blurry app, a notification will inform you that thereās an option to fix this issue when you reopen the app.
This feature only works for apps running on your primary display. If you use a multi-monitor setup with different scale factors, apps may still look blurry on secondary monitors. Furthermore, this may not work with every program.
Fix app scaling issues individually on Windows 10
To fix scaling issues on applications individually overriding the global scaling settings on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Right-click the .exe of the app.
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Click on Properties.
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Click the Compatibility tab.
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Under āSettings,ā click the āChange high DPI settingsā button.
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Check the āUse this setting to fix scaling problems for this program instead of the one in Settingsā option.
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Choose when to apply the scaling settings, including when opening the app or when signing in to Windows 10.
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Check the āOverride high DPI scaling behaviorā option.
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Choose the behavior with the drop-drop menu, including āApplication,ā āSystem,ā or āSystem (Enhanced).ā
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Click the OK button.
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Click the Apply button.
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Click the OK button.
After completing the steps, even though, you may have specific global scaling settings configured on Windows 10, the app will not respond to those settings. Instead, itāll use the custom settings you selected within the āCompatibilityā settings.