ClearType

[Dapper Dan]

Have activated ClearType for display on a new HP 17" LCD and note a
considerable amount of red vertical lines behind vertical letters (mostly
l,i) almost like some form of ghosting. I've researched a bit through Google
and most of the problems associated with ClearType don't appear related to
my issue. Anyone experience the same problem and if so is there a fix?

Problem goes away if I return to Standard, however I find ClearType a lot
easier on the eyes. Alternatively, can I achieve the same result by playing
with various settings. Incidentally I've checked and no new drivers are
available for my Display Adapter.

 

[Jason Tsang]

Have you tried the Cleartype tuner? You might be able to find a cleartype
setting that works better for you/your monitor.

It is available here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
Under the tool 'ClearType Tuner PowerToy'

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I would suggest installing a good AGP video card
rather than using your weak onboard video adapter.

Example of a good video adapter:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130197

Install a graphics card
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| Have activated ClearType for display on a new HP 17" LCD and note a
| considerable amount of red vertical lines behind vertical letters (mostly
| l,i) almost like some form of ghosting. I've researched a bit through Google
| and most of the problems associated with ClearType don't appear related to
| my issue. Anyone experience the same problem and if so is there a fix?
|
| Problem goes away if I return to Standard, however I find ClearType a lot
| easier on the eyes. Alternatively, can I achieve the same result by playing
| with various settings. Incidentally I've checked and no new drivers are
| available for my Display Adapter.

 

[Don MI]

Have activated ClearType for display on a new HP 17" LCD and note a
considerable amount of red vertical lines behind vertical letters (mostly
l,i) almost like some form of ghosting. I've researched a bit through
Google
and most of the problems associated with ClearType don't appear related to
my issue. Anyone experience the same problem and if so is there a fix?

Problem goes away if I return to Standard, however I find ClearType a lot
easier on the eyes. Alternatively, can I achieve the same result by
playing
with various settings. Incidentally I've checked and no new drivers are
available for my Display Adapter.

Have you tried the ClearType Tuner here:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/download.mspx ?

Don

 

[Dapper Dan]

Thanks Jason

Matter of fact I had downloaded and went through it but didn't notice any
setting changes other than fonts. I'll go back and relook at it.

Dan

 

[Dapper Dan]

Thanks for the suggestion Carey but not quite what I had in mind. If you're
suggesting that the only way to "fix" ClearType is to go out and buy a new
video adapter, I'll pass on using it.

Don, I didn't see the tuner but that mouse is an interesting contraption.
Just can't see myself using it to read normal everyday things on the web!

Dan

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

ClearType is not the issue....your weak onboard
video adapter is the issue. That is why I suggested
installing a dedicated AGP video card.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| Thanks for the suggestion Carey but not quite what I had in mind. If you're
| suggesting that the only way to "fix" ClearType is to go out and buy a new
| video adapter, I'll pass on using it.
|
| Don, I didn't see the tuner but that mouse is an interesting contraption.
| Just can't see myself using it to read normal everyday things on the web!
|
| Dan
|
| | >
| > | >> Have activated ClearType for display on a new HP 17" LCD and note a
| >> considerable amount of red vertical lines behind vertical letters (mostly
| >> l,i) almost like some form of ghosting. I've researched a bit through
| >> Google
| >> and most of the problems associated with ClearType don't appear related
| >> to
| >> my issue. Anyone experience the same problem and if so is there a fix?
| >>
| >> Problem goes away if I return to Standard, however I find ClearType a lot
| >> easier on the eyes. Alternatively, can I achieve the same result by
| >> playing
| >> with various settings. Incidentally I've checked and no new drivers are
| >> available for my Display Adapter.
| >>
| >
| > Have you tried the ClearType Tuner here:
| > http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/download.mspx ?
| >
| > Don
| >
|
|

 

[Dapper Dan]

Hear you loud and clear, Carey. Thanks

Dan

 

[frodo]

consider double checking your cleartype tuner settings; ghosting like this
can be caused by improper setting of RGB vs. BGR. 99% of lcd's are RGB,
but a few do require the BGR setting.

and of course, try it w/ cleartype turned off. not everyone agrees that
cleartype makes things better. for max crispness I like cleartype off,
tho I'll admit text is a bit thin/dim...

there are three cleartype tools that I know of...

1) interactive tool:

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/tuner/Step1.aspx

2) powertoy:

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ClearTypePowerToy.mspx

3) 3rd party tool:

http://www.ioisland.com/cleartweak/

 

[Don MI]

Sorry, my error. I intended to post the link to PowerToys {which has now
been posted in this thread}. Instead I posted a link I used in reply to
another post.

Don

 

[Dapper Dan]

No problem Don, it's the thought that counts <vbg>

Dan