Resolution on programs has changed after upgrading to windows 8.1

Sam_PUG

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Most of the computers resolution is fine: games, the desktop and windows apps have the right resolution. Yet for some reason, since the update, all desktop apps, with the exception of internet explorer for desktop :/ (Chrome, Skype and Steam) have a low resolution. Any ideas/tips?
 
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Right click on the program that has the problem, go to compability and down there is a option saying Disable display scaling on high DPI settings. Check it, apply, ok, reopen the program.

mc962

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Change it (resolution ) back?

Or if you can, then maybe wait for the app makers to fix it, the final 8.1 was just released for the rest of us yesterday, so such things may not be out yet. I'm using the chrome browser right now and it's fine
 

Sam_PUG

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My actual resolution is at the correct setting its just the desktop programs i installed which don't look right. I tried uninstalling skype desktop and re installing but it looks the same (Slightly fuzzy larger text) I only got it yesterday as well
 

MiDNiGHTsoul

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Right click on the program that has the problem, go to compability and down there is a option saying Disable display scaling on high DPI settings. Check it, apply, ok, reopen the program.
 
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Sam_PUG

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Brilliant, spent ages being remote accessed by Microsoft and they couldn't do it, thanks a lot!
 

jamie_o

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I'm having the same problem but not sure where you mean to right click the program?

Do you just mean to right click the shortcut on desktop? or in control panel etc?

Thanks in advance
 

Sam_PUG

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I just right clicked the shortcut

 

ahj4513

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Right click on the program. Choose Properties. Go to Compatibility tab. Then, click on the disable scaling for high dpi.
 

NikNakk

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You can change this system-wide at:

Control Panel\Appearance and Personalisation\Display

Choose the option to 'Let me choose one scaling level for all displays' (if present) and choose 'Smaller - 100%'.

Before doing this I had the odd situation that windows changed to being scaled when I dragged them between displays.
 

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THANK YOU!!! That solved the problem I was having. I appreciate your instructions!
 

Jimmy Choo

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I have the exact same problem with my Sager. All the Windows functions are in hi-res, but all of my programs - Chrome, Spotify, Steam, are in some weird resolution. I have an Nvidia card in my laptop. Any thoughts? Extremely aggravating!!!



 

MiDNiGHTsoul

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Have you tried the solution that is chosen in this thread?!

-Right click on the program that has the problem, go to compability and down there is a option saying Disable display scaling on high DPI settings. Check it, apply, ok, reopen the program.
 

Jimmy Choo

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Yes! Sorry, wasn't clear enough in my post.

Tried the apply single scale option. It didn't not apply uniformly (Chrome worked, but others not.) And now it looks like when I run dual screens (laptop+LCD TV,) the laptop is working a lot harder (louder fan, higher processor loud,) then when I had not ticked the single scale option. Is that normal?

 

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Niknakk: I hope it's not redundant for me to post that your solution fixed my problem too. I just got 8.1 today and was very frustrated with the change in graphics - it changed my display to 150% which I may need someday, but not yet! Thanks.
 

CosImSam

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Hey mate, I'm having the same problem on my Asus G55 and it's really pissing me off! Are you having any problems with your Internet as aswell? For example some web pages not loading up or anything because I'm encountering that problem.
 

jimhoyle

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I am using 3200x1800 and Windows 8.1. Here is what I did:

1. Desktop -> RightMouse, Personalise -> Display -> [ ] Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays
2. From the same place: Larger (size of all items) to the max.
3. Firefox seems to work perfectly out of the box. Nice proper sized UI, no problems with resolution.
4. For Chrome, I need to use the chrome.exe -> Properties -> [x] Disable display scaling on high DPI settings trick. But then the tabs/addressbar/bookmarks will be super small.

So is there a way to enlarge the Chrome UI while still maintaining the full resolution? Of course changing the www content size is easy, but how about the top interface size?
 

GoodSamaritan

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Before the windows 8.1 Upgrade, I had my display settings set to scale all my displays and make it 117% rather than 100%. I just found 100% was too small for the size of my monitor and created eye strain, so I scaled my display larger. This worked great in all my programs and internet in Windows 8, but once I upgraded to 8.1, it went back to the normal scaling in all my programs, even though my scaling options were set to make it larger.

I found something that corrected this problem.

If you want your screen size scaled LARGER and to work in all your programs as well, follow these steps for each program:

- Right Click on Program
- Choose Properties
- Click Compatibility Tab
- Check the Box that reads "Run this Program in Compatibility Mode for"
- Scroll Down and Choose "Windows 8"
- Click Apply

Wallah...The Program will now function with whatever Display Scaling Options you have set in your Windows 8.1 Settings!
 

SaraP

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HI HERE'S A QUICK FIX TO THE RESOLUTION ISSUE.

-Go to Desktop
-Right Click on the Desktop
-Open Personalize
-On lower left, click Display
-Check the box that says "Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays"
-Make sure you're set to Medium (125%)
-Click Apply
-Sign out
-When you sign back in, everything should be back to normal

I just tried it and the low res isn't making my eyes bleed anymore.

SOURCE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE3IUTPy1WA
 

firedu00

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Great! Thank You!
 

emimix

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That worked for me! ...very smart, thanks!

 

-Lateo-

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This worked for me as well: thank you very much!
 

Woodivan

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the initial down scaling is 125%, change it to 100% then sign out. when you sign in again, change it back to 125% and the problem should be solved. worked for me.