Turn Off ClearType

Learn how to turn off ClearType in Windows 7.

Turn Off ClearType

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Open Display in the Control Panel.

   

   Note: If Display is not available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.

3. Click Adjust ClearType text in the left column of the Display window.
4. Uncheck Turn on ClearType and then click Next.

   

5. Click Next in the next few screens. You don’t need to participate in them.

   

6. Click Finish to save the settings.

   

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