Fonts in Windows 7 are fuzzy/blurry...

This is the first I have heard of a problem like this to be honest.  I'm going to assume you have tried adjusting/removing Cleartype.

Have you tried adjusting font sizes, and things of that sort?

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MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

Thanks for the reply Spencer.  The problem isn't common but I do know that I'm not the only one experiencing it.
Quick and dirty search: http://www.google.ca/search?q=windows+7+blurry+text 

I don't recall everything that I tried as it's been quite some time now.  I'm guessing it's too late to try the RC again now that Windows 7 has officially launched, so I'm in a bit of a tight spot to actually test anything now.

I did adjust/tweak ClearType as well as trying to adjust font sizes, all to no avail.  I tried lots of other things too (like trying various screen resolutions, etc).  Installing IE7 on XP did the same thing to the fonts (but only in the browser itself), fortunately in this case there is a work around to restore how it renders fonts.

I have the same problem. I also used the rc which was excellent. Now, my fonts are poorly rendered when using programs.

I am also having problems with a balance between screen resolution and font size. When I use the suggested resolution on my 24 inch monitor, the screen is excellent. Then, when I enlarge the fonts because of poor vision, my online browser windows are much too large. If I reduce the font size, my browser window text becomes almost unreadable. Is there a way to make a more finite adjustment?

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Robert C. Smith

Hello,

A couple of suggestions and thoughts.  Gokwyibo, you say that XP was alright before the install of IE7.  If i am not mistaken this is the time when Microsoft went away from the Times New Roman font family and moved to the Segoe Font Family.  With that being said you could adjust the fonts indivually and reset them yourself to a different font to help this issue.  Another thought is have you tried to disable cleartype altogether?

rchiles,

Your problem is a bit tricky as the adjustments made are system wide.  The best suggestion i can offer for you would be 1 of 3 things.

1.  Hold Ctrl + spin the mouse wheel (If you have one).  This will Zoom in on the page and give you the effect of larger font while not fully adjusting it system wide.
2.  There is a Magnifier option in the Control Panel.  Basically like the above but with running another process to accomplish it.
3.  In the lower right corner of Internet Explorer there is a built in Zoom Level.  Get the font size to your liking where it is good for both but the browser is to small and see if that can adjust it for you.

Regards,

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~Alex T.~
~Windows Desktop Experience MVP~

Hi Alex,

Yes, XP was fine before IE7 was installed, however, the only fonts that were changed at that point were in the browser itself, all other system fonts were ok.  I am certain I tried both disabling ClearType and playing with various other fonts.  Do you know if MS plans to offer any kind of trial period for Windows 7?  I would very much like to try some of the suggestions offered here but am unable to without going out to buy a new copy, which may end up being a waste of money if I can't resolve this issue.

you're not alone im havin the same problem, i bought a brand new copy of windows 7 ultimate, and i can't use it for many reasons:

1) Too much brightness in the windows make me sick.
2) Blurry text with clear type and even worst if i deactivated.
3) Not only blurry but a little red too.

I can't work at nights (the days are a little better but not good enough).

After tryin to resolve my problem i better back to XP (unveliveable i think ill be still using it for a couple of years ahead).

If i keep using windos 7 i would be blind after a week...

you're not alone im havin the same problem, i bought a brand new copy of windows 7 ultimate, and i can't use it for many reasons:

1) Too much brightness in the windows make me sick.
2) Blurry text with clear type and even worst if i deactivated.
3) Not only blurry but a little red too.

I can't work at nights (the days are a little better but not good enough).

After tryin to resolve my problem i better back to XP (unveliveable i think ill be still using it for a couple of years ahead).

If i keep using windos 7 i would be blind after a week...

psikofunkster:

I had that exact same issue when I upgraded from Vista to Win7. My colors were too bright, washed out and over red, and my text was blurry. Just out of curiosity, what kind of video card are you running? I ended up figuring out it was a setting in the drivers for my nVidia Video card. For some reason when Win7 installed and loaded the Win7 version of the drivers, it cranked Digital Vibrance waaaay up (this only applies to nVidia cards), which ended up causing all the effects you are having. It took me forever to figure out (after numerous driver reinstalls), but after I figured it out and cranked it down, everything looked normal again.

My suggestions are somewhat in line with Alex' ideas.

Ignore the browser window font size issue for a moment. Adjust other settings to fet a sataifactory adjustment for the system windows. Then, open the browser. Adjust the font size inside the browser window using CTRL + mouse wheel. If you don't have a wheel mouse, there are alternatives to adjust the font size.

Tom

Try different font settings. 

Win7 probably chose a font that wasn't as ttf compatible to your particular machine.

The control + spin the wheel opttion works great!  Any way I can make the change permanent?             *** Email address is removed for privacy ***