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    Text blurry in T61 windows 7 new install

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by runrunForest, Aug 4, 2010.

  1. runrunForest

    runrunForest Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just installed windows 7 on top of XP.And I chose to discard the entire winXP file and folders.

    After installation complete, new windows look nice, but the text is crappy and not clear as before.

    I wonder what driver should I install to improve the text quality?

    I am using Thinkpad t61 t7100 with no dedicate graphic card.
     
    runrunForest, Aug 4, 2010
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    did you enable clear type in the display property? also what resolution did you choose? and what is the full model number of your thinkpad? xxxx-xxx
     
    lead_org, Aug 4, 2010
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    runrunForest Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have no idea how to enable clear type, I tried to look in the control panel - display and couldn't find where the clear type is.

    My screen resolution settings is as below

    display: PC mobile display
    resolution: 1280 x 800
    orientation: landscape

    full model number: Lenovo ThinkPad T61 7659A21
     
    runrunForest, Aug 4, 2010
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  4. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Run Windows 7 Cleartype Text Tuner. Go to the Start Orb and type "Cleartype" until you see "Adjust Cleartype Text". You will be able to calibrate the text that suits best to your screen.
     
    PatchySan, Aug 4, 2010
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  5. runrunForest

    runrunForest Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks. I have it fixed. Actually the clear type is the reason why font was blurry. I turned it off and font look sharp again. But still nowhere as good as that of windows XP.
     
    runrunForest, Aug 4, 2010
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    aadadams Notebook Deity

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    Cleartype fonts drive my wife nuts. I can't live without them. I went through tuning with her and everything and still it's a no go. Glad to know that she isn't nuts after all. ...or, maybe there are just two of you... J/K!
     
    aadadams, Aug 4, 2010
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