Windows 10: Changing ClearType via CMD

When I use the cttune dialog and check the box Turn on ClearType the effect immediately takes place unless I cancel - it reverts.I would like to change the ClearType setting via the command line. I have found I can run the following command:reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Destop" /v FontSmoothingType /t REG_DWORD /d 0x2 /fHowever the change does not take immediate effect. I understand that while most registry changes are immediate, some are not. My question is what command can I run after the reg add to effect the display change? Also are there other settings that I have overlooked. My goal

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How to reset ClearType text to factory settings in Windows 10?

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum.

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

How to Make Text Easier to Read using ClearType in Windows 10

• To get to the ClearType take an entry to the
  Control Panel and select the Display option.
• On the right pane of the Display window click on
  Adjust ClearType Text link.
• A ClearType Text Tuner window will appear on your screen. Select the
  checkbox Turn on ClearType and click
  Next button to go to the next step
• After turning on the ClearType
  Text Tuner, you will see five windows exhibiting the samples of the text that you wish to set.
• So click Next on the following five sample windows by selecting your required text type.
• On the appearance of last window click Finish after completing the tuning of the text for your monitor.

Hope this information is helpful. If the issue still persists, please post back for further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.

 

IE9: ClearType forced on

Is your problem on this iiyama ProLite E2607WS-1 (1920x1200 26" LCD)? I'm surprised. Or are you operating the monitor in portrait mode?

May i suggest setting display dpi to 120, then run cleartype tuner (download from MS)

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Of course, we wouldnt need to bother with cleartype if we had higher pixel density displays! *Pimp imp:

 

Font too light after Nov 2017 windows update

Hi Lashawn,

Conflicts with the ClearType text settings is one of hte possible reasons why you have a light font after the update. We suggest that you try changing the ClearType settings by following the steps below:

• Type cleartype text in the search bar and click on the
  Adjust Cleartype text.
• Check mark on the Turn on Cleartype.
• Click on Next and follow the onscreen instructions.

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.