Fonts/Icons/windows are too large after restore.

[Guest]

hi. I had to to a total restore on my laptop. I use XP pro. There was an
option that popped up during the installation that asked something like "do
you want to use large font?" I answered yes because I thought I would try it
out and if I didn't like it I would just change the display later. I have
tried several times to make changes through the display and advanced
properties, etc but it won't adjust. Any help please?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

To increase or decrease the size of objects and text on your screen
1 Open Display in Control Panel.
2 On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
3 On the General tab, in the DPI setting list, click the dots per inch (dpi)
setting you want to use.
4 If you choose Other in the DPI setting list, you can set custom options in
the Custom DPI Setting dialog box either by selecting one of the percentage
options in the drop-down list or by clicking on the ruler and dragging the
pointer to specify a setting.
5 Restart your computer when prompted.

Notes
* To open Display, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and
then double-click Display.
* If you want to increase the size of text on your screen to make it more
readable, use Font size on the Appearance tab in Display Properties.
* The dpi size you specify on the General tab affects all monitors attached
to your computer and all users that log on to the computer.

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[Guest]

I was wondering if you can tell me what is the best dpi setting. I have a 17"
widescreen. Thanks

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I was wondering if you can tell me what is the best dpi setting. I have a

17" widescreen.

No way anyone can tell you what the best dpi setting is for you. That is
entirely up to you.

I have a 19.1" monitor and have Normal size (96 DPI).

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[k17]

What you "feel" right is the correct dpi setting

RF presented the following explanation :