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How to Enable High-dpi Support for Windows 10 Applications

Learn how to enable High-dpi Support for Windows 10 Applications with clear steps, practical examples, and troubleshooting tips for safer, more reliable...

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How to Enable High-dpi Support for Windows 10 Applications is easier to understand when the core ideas are paired with practical examples. The sections below explain the topic clearly, highlight useful steps, and point out details that can prevent common errors.

You may have faced problems such as fuzzy application interfaces, blurred or displayed text content related to similar problems on Windows 10 computers. Due to the increasing demand of users., for a long time, Microsoft tried to work, looking for ways to fix this problem. And now you no longer have to worry about this problem because Microsoft has integrated High-DPI feature to support behavior for Windows 10 applications.

On Build 15002, the company also added High-DPI support for Windows 10 applications and is available on Insider. This feature works on large applications integrated on the system. As for 3rd party applications, you will have to manually activate.

In the following article, Network Administrator will guide you 4 steps to enable High-DPI to support applications on Windows 10.

Enable High-DPI support for applications on Windows 10

To enable High-DPI support for Windows 10 applications, follow the steps below:

Step 1:

Right-click on any application you want to enable High-DPI Support and select Properties .

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Step 2:

On the Properties dialog window, switch to the Compatibility tab . There you find the Settings block and select the option Override high DPI Scaling behavior .

Step 3:

After selecting the option, the drop down menu of Scaling performed by will be activated. Click on the drop down menu by Scaling performed by and select System (Enhanced) .

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Step 4:

Finally click Apply and then click OK to apply the change.

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Good luck!

FAQ

What should you know about enable High-DPI support for applications on Windows 10?

To enable High-DPI support for Windows 10 applications, follow the steps below:

What should you know about step 1?

Right-click on any application you want to enable High-DPI Support and select Properties.

What should you know about step 2?

On the Properties dialog window, switch to the Compatibility tab. There you find the Settings block and select the option Override high DPI Scaling behavior.

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