Some people may suffer from a blurry screen problem on a computer running Windows 11, where texts, applications, and other elements appear blurry on the screen, and this indicates that there is a specific problem that must be detected and fixed to improve the appearance of elements on the screen and work better on the computer.
Here are some ways that can help fix the blurry screen issue Windows 11:
1- Restart the computer:
The first method that you can try to fix the blurry screen issue is to restart your computer. Restarting the computer can fix some minor software issues. To do so, press Alt + F4 and select the Restart option from the menu. After that, open any program on your computer and check whether the blurry screen problem still exists or not.
2- Adjust the screen resolution and the size of the elements:
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Low screen resolution settings can cause items to appear blurry on the screen. In addition, reducing the size of the elements in a high-resolution screen will not give you enough clarity, so you must adjust the screen resolution and the size of the elements together.
To adjust screen resolution in Windows 11; Follow the following steps:
- Click the Start button, then select Settings, and click the System option.
- Click the Display Resolution option, and set it according to the resolution that Windows recommends for your screen.
- If the blur is still noticeable in the screen, click the Scale option.
- If the recommended size settings are too small, choose the highest percentage from the list.
3- Using the ClearType feature:
If you encounter the issue of text appearing blurry and fuzzy on the screen, you can use the ClearType Text Tuner tool to fix the problem, by following these steps:
- Press the (Win+S) buttons, then type ClearType.
- Click on the (Adjust ClearType text) option in the search results.
- In the ClearType Text Tuner window, select Turn on ClearType, then click Next.
- Choose the sample text that looks best on your screen, and click the Next button.
- Repeat this process for all text samples.
- Click the Finish button to apply the new text display settings.
4- Adjust graphics settings:
If you are experiencing blurry screen issue when opening a certain app, you can adjust the graphics settings to solve the problem. This will improve the appearance of the application.
Here’s how to change graphics settings for a specific app in Windows 11:
- Press the buttons (Win + I) to open the Settings application.
- Go to System, then Display, then Graphics.
- Select the application to change its graphics settings and click the Options button.
- Select the High Performance option, then click the Save button to save the new graphics settings.
- Run the app and check if the screen is blurry or not.
5- Activate the Best Appearance mode:
The Windows 11 operating system provides three modes for visual effects, including the Best Appearance mode, which can help remove screen blur and give you a better visual experience.
Follow these steps to enable Best Appearance mode:
- Press the Win + R buttons to open the Run dialog box.
- Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to open the System Properties window.
- Go to the Performance section, and click the Settings button.
- Select the Adjust for best appearance option, then click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button and exit the System Properties window.
6- Update the graphics driver:
Outdated GPU drivers can have compatibility issues with software. Updating it can help address the screen blur issue. Here’s how to update it:
1- Press the (Win + X) buttons to open the Power menu.
2- Click on the Device Manager option
3- Scroll down and open the Display Adapters section
4- Right-click on the GPU model name, and select the Update driver option.
5- Click on the (Search automatically for drivers) option and wait for the computer to download and install the latest GPU drivers.
6- Restart the computer, then run an application to check whether the elements that appear on the screen appear blurry or unclear or not.
