How to Fix Blurry screen Windows 10 [Easy Guide]

What is ‘Blurry screen’ issue in Windows 10?

If you are experiencing ‘Blurry screen Windows 10’ issue, then you are in right place for the solution. In this post, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘Blurry screen’ issue in Windows computer: It is common Windows problem usually occurred on all Windows version including Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7. Also, this Blurry screen issues appears with different symptoms for different users. This issue indicates you can’t see apps, fonts, or second monitor clearly.

Several users reported that they faced ‘Blurry screen Windows 10’ issue and they experienced issue with different symptoms including blurry apps, blurry/fuzzy texts or fonts, or the second monitor blurred. One core reason behind this issue is bad configured or misconfigured display settings in your Windows 10 computer, or due to multiple monitors if you are using.

Blurry Apps in Windows 10: Sometimes, Blurry screen issues appeared with certain apps installed in your computer. This issue is usually occurred after installation of fresh copy of Windows 10 or using multiple monitors with your Windows 10, or you have made certain changes in display settings that is incorrect settings.

Blurry screen issue with text/font in Windows 10: Sometimes, this issue is occurred with text/fonts and menu of applications. The possible reason behind this issue can be high resolution of Windows 10 display.

Blurry screen with Second Monitor in Windows 10: Sometimes, Blurry screen issue is occurred with second monitor when you plug second monitor to your Windows 10 computer. In this issue, apps, texts/fonts, icons and other elements get blurry. The possible reasons behind this issue can be high difference in resolution in both first and second monitor.

The possible reasons behind Blurry screen issues with apps, icon, font/text, and second monitor can be issue with monitor connection, issue with hardware, when you use external monitor, you are using two monitors with high different screen resolution, outdated graphics card drivers, outdated Windows OS and using high resolution of computer. It is possible to resolve the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix Blurry screen Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix Windows PC issues with ‘PC Repair Tool’

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Method 2: Check your monitor connection

Sometimes, this issue can be occurred if your monitor cable is loose or is damaged, or not connected to computer properly. You should make sure that there is no issue with monitor cable and is connected to computer properly. You can unplug and then plug your monitor cable, and then check if the issue is resolved.

Method 3: Use ‘Windows 10 Automatic Fix’ to resolve the issue

Step 1: In Windows 10, press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App

Step 2: Go to ‘System > Display > Advanced Scaling Settings’

Step 3: Under ‘Fix scaling for apps’ section, select ‘Let Windows Try to fix apps so they are not blurry’ option to turn ON

Step 4: After that, restart your computer to see the changes and check if the issue is resolved

Method 4: Modify your monitor DPI scaling settings

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App and go to ‘System > Display’

Step 2: Make sure ‘Scale and Layout’ is 100%. If not, change it to ‘100%’ from the dropdown

Step 3: Once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Change DPI scaling settings for septic app

If you are facing the issue with certain/specific app, then you can change DPI scaling of the specific app in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Type the name of app that causes Blurry screen issue, in ‘Windows Search Box’

Step 2: From the results appear, right-click on app and select ‘Open File Location’

Step 3: Now, right-click on App and select ‘Properties’

Step 4: Click on ‘Compatibility’ tab, click on ‘Change High DPI Settings’ button. In next window, check ‘Use this settings to fix scaling problems for this program instead of the one in settings’ checkbox

Step 5: Also, check ‘Override high DPI scaling behavior’ checkbox

Step 6: Select the ‘application’ option for ‘scaling performed by’ and then hit ‘OK’ button to save the changes. Once done, please check if the issue is resolved.

Method 6: Change advanced scaling settings in Windows 10

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App and go to ‘System > Display > Scale and layout > Advanced scaling settings’

Step 2: Make sure ‘Let Windows try to fix apps so they are not blurry’ option is enabled. Now, select ‘100-150%’ scaling under ‘Custom scaling’ section. Once done, please check if the problem is resolved.

Method 7: Update Graphics card drivers in Windows 10

Outdated or corrupted graphics card drivers can cause this type of issue. You can update graphics card driver to latest available build in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Open your browser and visit your graphics card manufacturer official site, download the latest graphics card driver for your graphics card model according to your Windows OS version like Windows 10 64-bit

Step 2: Once downloaded, press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Device Manager’. Locate and expand ‘Display Adapters’ category, right-click on your graphics card drivers, and select ‘Update Driver’

Step 3: Follow on-screen instructions to install latest graphics card driver you downloaded using ‘step 1’.

Step 4: Once installed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

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Method 8: Update Windows 10 OS

If the issue is still persist, you can try to fix the issue by updating your Windows 10 OS.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Updates’, and click on ‘Check for updates’ button

Step 2: This will show you the list of available updates. Click on ‘Download and install’ button to install the updates

Step 3: Once done, restart your computer to see the changes and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 9: Change the screen resolution in Windows 10

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App and go to ‘System > Display’

Step 2: Under ‘Scale and layout’ section, click on ‘Display Resolution’ dropdown list and lower resolution for the computer

Step 3: Once done, restart your computer and check if Blurry screen Windows 10 issue is resoled.

Method 10: Use Windows 10 built in ClearType Text Tuner to fix Blurry screen issue with Fonts

Step 1: Type ‘ClearType’ in ‘Windows Search Box’ and open ‘Adjust Cleartype Text’

Step 2: In the opened window, check ‘Turn ON ClearType’ checkbox and hit ‘Next’ button

Step 3: Select the ‘Monitor’ you want to tune

Step 4: Now, Windows will set the native resolution for selected monitor and then hit ‘Next’ button and select the sharpest text sample on the screen and one done, click on ‘Finish’ button

Method 11: Enable Font Smoothening

Step 1: Type ‘Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows’ in ‘Windows Search Box’

Step 2: Click on ‘Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows’

Step 3: In the opened window, go to ‘Visual Effects’ tab, select either ‘Adjust for best appearance’ or ‘Smooth edges of screen fonts’ checkbox

Step 4: Finally, hit ‘OK’ button to save the changes and check if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Blurry screen Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.