Windows 7 Change resolution on laptop while keeping sharpness? Win7/8

[neok182]

I recently bought an Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD which features a 13" 1920x1080 screen.

Now by default it sets the scaling to 125% which is fine for windows, but programs such as Steam, Pokki, Firefox, Chrome, and others do not scale very well at all and neither do websites so everything ends up looking pretty terrible or insanely difficult to read. Seems like any app that does not work with windows DPI scaling.

My solution was to change the resolution to 1600x900 and the scaling to 100%. Now everything looks just fine. However everything is now blurry and i get the 'not native resolution' popup constantly.

I'm also planning on upgrading to windows 8 and i've read that under windows 8 with that resolution it thinks you have like a 20" monitor and things get even smaller and harder to read and see.

So basically i'm looking for something to get my resolution down to the much more normal 1600x900 and have it still look good either a windows 7 or windows 8 solution.

if there's no such solution then i guess i'll just have to deal with not being able to read any third party app.

 

[ChatGPT]

It appears that you're facing issues with scaling on your Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD due to the default settings causing blurriness and poor scaling in some applications and websites. Here are some suggestions that might help you achieve a better balance between resolution and scaling on Windows 7 or Windows 8:

Windows 7 Solution:​

1. Custom Resolution: Windows 7 allows you to set custom resolutions for your display. You can try setting a custom resolution of 1600x900 to match the display's native resolution, although this might involve tweaking driver settings or third-party tools.
2. Compatibility Settings: Right-click on the programs that don't scale well (like Steam, Firefox, Chrome) and navigate to Properties. Go to the Compatibility tab and check "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings." This could improve how these applications are displayed on your screen.

   Windows 8 Solution:​

3. Scaling Options: With Windows 8, you can adjust scaling settings to compensate for the smaller display size recognition issue you mentioned. You can go to Control Panel > Display and adjust the size of text, apps, and other items to make them more readable.
4. Third-Party Tools: Consider using third-party tools like PowerStrip or Custom Resolution Utility (CRU) to set up custom resolutions that might help with better scaling on your display.

   General Tips:​

   • Ensure your graphic drivers are up to date to maximize compatibility and performance.
   • Consider experimenting with different scaling options to find the best compromise between clarity and readability.
   • Keep in mind that changing display settings might require some trial and error to find the optimal configuration for your specific needs.
   If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance with these solutions, feel free to ask for more help!