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    Windows 7 Google Chrome problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Katagon, Aug 27, 2014.

  1. Katagon

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    The resolution looks way off, I have to scale it back to 75% for it to look normal, but words and such are blurry. My monitor resolution is still 1920x1080 and other browsers do not have this problem. Does anyone know a possible solution? Thanks.
     
    Katagon, Aug 27, 2014
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    Did you see the post below. It says Chrome has been updated to fix that problem:

    "HiDPI is now detected and enabled. No more blurry!"
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Aug 27, 2014
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  3. Katagon

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    No I havent, but I've re-installed chrome numerous times and the problem still persist.
     
    Katagon, Aug 27, 2014
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    octiceps, Aug 27, 2014
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  5. Katagon

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    Katagon, Aug 27, 2014
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  6. octiceps

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    Did you read the comments?
     
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  7. Katagon

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    ah, thanks.
     
    Katagon, Aug 27, 2014
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    Fixed it here.
    chrome://flags/
    Disable DirectWrite Windows
    Disables the use of experimental DirectWrite font rendering system. #disable-direct-write
    Disable
     
    tonyr6, Aug 27, 2014
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  9. Katagon

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    Thanks! :D

    Edit: Tried enabling and disabling, didnt notice any difference with either and problem is still here.
     
    Katagon, Aug 27, 2014
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    Try the other two fixes (disabling high DPI in Chrome properties or flags at the end of the shortcut target).
     
    octiceps, Aug 27, 2014
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  11. Katagon

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    Neither worked unfortunately.
     
    Katagon, Aug 27, 2014
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  12. Katagon

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    Im going back to Opera until chrome gets this fixed, thanks for the help though.
     
    Katagon, Aug 27, 2014
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  14. EL PASO

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    Check your resolution..1024 x 768..your screen size..?
     
    EL PASO, Sep 8, 2014
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