Windows 10: Seeking Solutions for 4K Scaling Issues on Windows

Hello everyone,I've been encountering a challenging situation with my 4K monitor setup where maintaining a 100% scaling in Windows for C# development has led to a nearly unusable user interface due to extremely small icons and text. This includes critical elements like the taskbar, file explorer, and task manager, as well as applications such as Photoshop, where even after trying recommended compatibility settings, the interface remains tiny.I've exhaustively explored system settings, app-specific adjustments, and potential third-party tools without any success. I’m reaching out to this knowle

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4k Resolution scaling but then watching a 4k video

Hi,

I am building a PC with windows 10. I have yet to buy my monitor.

I'm considering buying a 4k/UHD monitor but given the issues you can have with scaling (i.e. when using program's that aren't set up to cope with the scaling and therefore show up blurred) I am wondering if it is worth it at this point in the 4k/windows
infancy? Its worth pointing out that I am thinking of buying a monitor no bigger than 24" so not using scaling won't be very good as the task bar will be tiny.

Also, (my main question) when you use the scaling its effectively at Full HD resolution, correct me if I'm wrong, so what happens when scaling is on and I want to watch a 4k video. Will it be shown in 1080p or 4k? How does it work? What is the scaling actually
doing.

Thanks in advance.

 

Scaling Issue With Extended Monitors

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing scaling issues when you connect a 4K monitor to the PC. For more clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below:

1. What is the make and model of the PC?
   
2. How the monitors are connected to the PC?
   
3. What is the build version of Windows installed on the PC?
   
4. Have you tried updating the display drivers?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the article
Windows scaling issues for high-DPI devices and check if that helps.



Please get back to us with the required information to assist you further with the issue.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

4k Resolution scaling but then watching a 4k video

Hi Anup,

Thank you for your response.

So therefore is my previous point on certain program's displaying as blurry when scaling is used wrong? I.e. as they'll be effectively displayed similarly to full HD resolution?

Also, if I used scaling at 200% and I wanted to watch a 4K video would it be displayed at full HD (due to the scaling) or 4K resolution.

Thanks again.