Windows 10: Letters and Icons weird after changing resolution

Discus and support Letters and Icons weird after changing resolution in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello everyone. So last week I tried changing resolutions on my Nvidia graphics card through their app but it seems it messed up something with my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Luan Morais Da Silva, Mar 17, 2022.

  1. Letters and Icons weird after changing resolution


    Hello everyone. So last week I tried changing resolutions on my Nvidia graphics card through their app but it seems it messed up something with my windows since im getting these weird letters and the icons and letters that are supposed to be round have now square edges on them and its really distracting, anyone know how to fix? I have the latest drivers, tried messing with the TV settings, already tried cleartype and already tried changing the scale but nothing fixed it. Heres two pictures fore reference:https://i.imgur.com/oZicc3m.png check the letter V and C, they are not perfectly rou

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    Luan Morais Da Silva, Mar 17, 2022
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  2. Mr McC Win User

    Weird desktop icon behaviour on Steam

    Yes, they are; however, when I right click on the "blue sphere" icon to change it and browse to the corresponding folder inside the Steam folder, it lets me go through all the steps, but the blue sphere remains. *Confused Letters and Icons weird after changing resolution :confused:
     
    Mr McC, Mar 17, 2022
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Change resolution without seeing

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below. Check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key on the keyboard
    • Click on settings
    • Go to Display
    • Click on Advance display settings
    • Change the resolution (1280x1024 recommended)


    Try to boot into Safe Mode with Networking or Enable low-resolution video.

    To enter into low-resolution mode
    in Windows 10 in change the settings in it, follow the steps given below.

    • Restart your PC.
    • Press Shift + F8 before the Windows logo appears.
    • Click See Advanced Repair Options.
    • Click Troubleshoot.
    • Click Advanced Options.
    • Click Windows Startup Settings.
    • Click Restart.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Mar 17, 2022
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  4. Letters and Icons weird after changing resolution

    Resolution?

    Hi Ryan,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you want to change the screen resolution in Windows 10. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    Before we proceed, we require more information to assist you better.

    • What are the options you are getting?
    • How exactly are you trying to change the screen resolution?

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below to change the screen resolution.

    • Right click on desktop.
    • Select Display settings.
    • Click on Advance display settings.
    • Under resolution drop down, you can select the option 1600x900.


    Hope this information is helpful. For any further assistance on Windows, feel free to post your query on Microsoft Community Forum.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Mar 17, 2022
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