DPI settings on windows XP

Posted by Aseem on Wednesday, January 23rd 2008

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DPI (dots per inch) settings control the images resolution on your computer, the higher the DPIs the sharper the image will be. You can change the DPI settings to fit your liking. On windows XP right-click on an empty area on your desktop and go to properties>settings>advanced

You can change the DPI settings to:

Normal size (96 DPI)
Large size (120 DPI)
Custom settings

Normally the computer is set to 96 DPI, most applications are written to fit this setting, if you are having problems with applications not displaying correctly because it does not fit your screen, most likely the problem lies on the DPI settings.

You most likely will need to reboot the computer for the settings to take effect.

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8 Comments Already

Barbara Said,

January 28th, 2008 @4:09 am

Nelson,

You continue to provide great tips, that even I can understand. Keep up the great work.

BTW: Your new site looks great!

John Townsend Said,

February 18th, 2008 @11:17 am

On my laptop I cannot access the Apply and OK buttons as they are off page so what next

Adam Bess Said,

April 25th, 2008 @3:23 pm

I have the same problem as John Townsend. My windows desktop DPI settings are too high so I can’t reset the settings because the “apply” button is off the screen. What do I do?

Nelson Said,

April 25th, 2008 @4:48 pm

Hi Adam. weird problem indeed. have you tried to increase the resolution in the monitor? that should expand the screen a little bit, so you will be able to see the “apply button” what type of computer are you using?

Palonek Said,

May 6th, 2008 @10:10 pm

Here is a simple fix. Once you change your DPI settings in the list box, press the TAB key exactly three times, then press the ENTER key. http://www.edward-palonek.com/
Let me know if you need any more.

Vincent Ho Said,

July 3rd, 2008 @9:59 pm

Hi there,
I set the DPI into 120 but after restart, the windows fonts became too small to read. What should I do?

Phayekinoru Said,

June 22nd, 2009 @2:31 pm

Hello there. I was experimenting today and I accidentally changed my DPI to 120. Afterwards when I tried to change it back, Windows XP didn’t let me.

First an error window popped up after I chose 96 DPI, and after I click OK and press enter, another window pops up. It asks me to locate a file called i386 on the G: disk. I have NO IDEA what to do since my PC is in Mandarin and I can’t read a thing. I’ve tried searching the Internet, but I haven’t had any luck yet.

Is there a way to force it to change back to 96 DPI?

cantfigureitout Said,

November 11th, 2009 @8:40 am

I somehow set my dpi at 192 and can’t change it back due to the fact that it is so big! I can’t get to the bottom of the page to click the ok button to change it!