Microsoft to Fix Blurry Text Bug in Windows 8.1 RTM – Rumo

Windows 8.1 is expected to reach the RTM development stage sometime this month, while general availability is likely to be announced in the coming weeks.

While details on the RTM version are still vague right now, a new rumor spotted on MDL forums indicates that Microsoft might use this build to roll out some essential improvements, including an eagerly-awaited fix for the infamous blurry text bug spotted in both Windows 8 and 8.1.
Microsoft to Fix Blurry Text Bug in Windows 8.1 RTM
 
I am still seeing the blurry text, since upgrading to 8.1. FF is my daily browser (sometimes IE), but both look awful! I can Ctrl+ to up the size and sometimes makes it readable, but not always (and a PITA!) and not for long.

I tried updating vid drivers, says they're the latest already. Then I noticed my AMD Catalyst Control has disappeared from my tray. I tried reinstalling it, gives me a fail on one part. I went to AMDs site and downloaded again, only to find it tells me what I have it already correct/the same.

Clear Type does nothing to fix (numerous times), and checking the box for Let me choose one scaling for displays...does nothing (it wasn't checked before, and don't know if 8.1 unchecked it, or it never was checked).

This makes my daily laptop almost unusable with all the blur...WHY did this happen with a simple upgrade?

I've been mostly using my 8YO desktop that still (luckily!) has 7 Pro on it. I have my gamer laptop to upgrade to 8.1, but NO WAY after this!

I'm open to any other suggestions, or if I need to provide more info. Very sad. :mad:

I have not seen clear text in IE10 or 11 since the first Windows 8 beta.

However, with Firefox I can get clear text by going to Options > Advanced > General and unchecking "Use hardware acceleration when available".
 

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Hmmm, I can't tell if using Opera and Pale Moon makes a difference, or my eyes are adjusting to the blur.. er, I mean, fonts. :)
 

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    Windows 8.0 x64
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    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
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    AMD EI 1200
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    4 gb DDR3
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    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
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    Built in
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    1366 x 768
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    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
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    Built in
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so has this issue been fixed? I did a Windows 8.1x64 Pro fresh install and I'm noticing that text in the desktop, start menu, and many applications is not smooth enough.
 

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    self made
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    Intel Core i7 6700K
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    Asus Z170-A
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    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4 2400MHz
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    Intel HD Graphics 530
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    Onboard Realtek HD
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    LG 23EA53 23" LED IPS
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    1920x1080 32bit
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    Samsung 256GB 830 Series SSD main+HGST 4TB 7200RPM as 2nd internal
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    Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850W TPG-850M
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    Corsair Obsidian 650DW-1 Midtower
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    Noctua NH-D14
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    Logitech K800
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    Logitech M510
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    NIS2014
No it hasn't. As far as I can tell certain combinations of font, magnification and settings just look horrible especially in IE11. I did not have this problem in Windows 7. There are a lot of threads about this and many things you can try - I've done them all. ClearType and IE11 font smoothing has changed in Win 8 and not for the better.

The funny thing is that everything looks absolutely fantastic in Firefox!
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
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    PC/Desktop
Seems to me that there are a few problems that involve variables that affect systems differently, like the non-sleep issue. http://www.eightforums.com/general-support/28226-windows-8-1-refuses-sleep.html. Reading through that thread and this thread there are variables that are difficult to pinpoint. One solution that works for one may not work for another.

Fortunately and strangely I have no such issue with either on this older Acer. Just lucky I guess. With the font issue I lean more towards the newer monitors and/or drivers. Just a hunch.

Good luck in your endeavor!
 

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    8.1 Pro X64
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    Acer T690
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    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
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    Acer/Intel E946GZ
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    2GB (max upgrade)
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    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
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    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
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    Acer AL1917W A LCD
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    1440 X 900
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    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
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    Standard 250 watt
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    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
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    Dual case fans + CPU fan
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    Acer Windows PS/2
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    Wireless Microsoft Arc
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    54mbp/s
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    IE11
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    Defender
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    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
No it hasn't. As far as I can tell certain combinations of font, magnification and settings just look horrible especially in IE11. I did not have this problem in Windows 7. There are a lot of threads about this and many things you can try - I've done them all. ClearType and IE11 font smoothing has changed in Win 8 and not for the better.

The funny thing is that everything looks absolutely fantastic in Firefox!

I second PSRS's comment, including his observation re Firefox.

Unbelievably, it hasn't been fixed.

The issue is also a major problem in Office 2013. The user interface looks OK, but open an email or a Word document and the text is blurry.

No surprise then, that HP is looking a building its own Linux based operating system.

 

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    Intel Core i7 3770K
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    ASUS P8Z77-V PRO
    Memory
    G.Skill ARES DDR3 1600 - 3 x 4GB
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    ASUS HD7770-DC-1GD5-V2
    Sound Card
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS PB278Q PLS LED LCD 6ms
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB SSD 840 EVO
    2 x Seagate SATA3 2TB Barracuda 64mb Cache
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    Corsair HX-650
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    Cooler Master Centurion 5 II
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    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
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    Logitech Internet 350
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    MS Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
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    100Mb down /2.4Mb up
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    IE11, Firefox
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    Norton Internet Security
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    Leadtek DTV2000DS Dual HD TV Tuner
    USB3 kit for 2 front panel USB3 ports
Yeah, microsoft has "fu***d" themselves in the ass - they are talking about blurry text in older applications, but hey, even we know, that the bug is global windows 8 problem itself, so even such old applications as office 2013 are affected by this bug :)
 

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    8.1 x64
Yeah, microsoft has "fu***d" themselves in the ass - they are talking about blurry text in older applications, but hey, even we know, that the bug is global windows 8 problem itself, so even such old applications as office 2013 are affected by this bug :)

Ironically, I don't have any blurry text trouble with older applications.

Hard to believe Microsoft can be so stupid that they don't even understand the problem.
 

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    Windows 10 & 8.1 64-bit, Kubuntu
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    PC/Desktop
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    Manufacturer: Me
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z77-V PRO
    Memory
    G.Skill ARES DDR3 1600 - 3 x 4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS HD7770-DC-1GD5-V2
    Sound Card
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS PB278Q PLS LED LCD 6ms
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB SSD 840 EVO
    2 x Seagate SATA3 2TB Barracuda 64mb Cache
    PSU
    Corsair HX-650
    Case
    Cooler Master Centurion 5 II
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    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
    Keyboard
    Logitech Internet 350
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    MS Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
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    100Mb down /2.4Mb up
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    IE11, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Norton Internet Security
    Other Info
    Leadtek DTV2000DS Dual HD TV Tuner
    USB3 kit for 2 front panel USB3 ports
They understand problems good, but i read somewhere one of the microsofts employers blog, and he wrote about how stupid their chief was, he doesnt let employers to reveal their skills, he just wants to have as many shiny things as he can...
 

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I've just downloaded the Avant Browser, which has the rendering engines from IE, Chrome and from Firefox all together in the one browser, so if one page looks odd, you can select from 4 possible views - IE compatibility, IE11 Standard, Chrome and Firefox.

Of course, webpages viewed in both the IE views look blurry to me and the Firefox and Chrome are sharp as knives.

Try it yourself at:

Download - Avant Browser - The full-featured tri-core rendering Avant Browser which supports IE/Firefox/Chrome engines is fast, stable and memory leak free.
 

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    HP COMPAQ Presario CQ57
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    AMD E- 300 APU with Radion HD Graphics 1.30GHz
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    inbuilt
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    4GB
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    ATI
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    High Definition Audio on-board
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    notebook
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    touchpad
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    BT Infinity Unlimited - 80 up 20 down =70/16 really
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    Chrome Canary usually
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    no Start menu modifications
    Upgraded with no issues to 8.0 and to 8.1
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