If you are using Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) under Windows Vista, Server 2008, 7 or Server 2008 R2 and facing blurred text problem, here is a solution for you!
Microsoft has released an update to fix blurred text problem in Internet Explorer 9 on a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
Symptom:
Text that is displayed in the following core fonts in Windows Internet Explorer 9 appears blurred, when you compare it to text in Windows Internet Explorer 8:
- Arial (10-point and 11-point)
- Verdana (9-point and 10-point)
- Tahoma (11-point and 13-point)
Cause:
This issue occurs because of a design change to rendering is made in Internet Explorer 9. By default, Internet Explorer 9 uses sub-pixel positioned ClearType to render text by using DirectWrite, whereas Internet Explorer 8 uses whole-pixel positioned ClearType to render text by using the Microsoft Windows graphics device interface (GDI).
Solution:
Download and install the required update using following links:
Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 (IA-64)
This article was posted by VG in following section: Internet Explorer, Windows 7, Windows Vista.
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odio
this will come on the windows update?
i dont ever use IIE9 btw. Just installed, take a look, closed and never open again.
Rtyh-12
Really? Microsoft can't even make a browser that can display text??
sheppi
Interesting thing is, that this update changes fonts in my Firefox 5.0 too :D
Albela Mehra
Hey deer Gadget Guru
As y know that i am your fan ........just tell about Luckywire software that is loaded by me.....it shows
always in connecting position but not connected.......never............in really it is server failure .so many
time.......is it right or wrong........ ya any firewall problem hain....... BYE BYE albela ( u.k)
VG
^^ It might be firewall problem. Try to disable your firewall and antivirus software and then check it.
@sheppi
Yeah. Me too noticed it.
@odio
Its also available on Windows Update.
@Rtyh-12
lol. Actually its because of the new technology.
SCBright
I don't notice any blurring effect on my IE9, this problem would be located only in certain hardware configurations?
jhuk
Since IE9 my desktop and sidebar fonts are horrid on Windows 7 but this makes them even worst!
They were fine before IE9 and I know its due to AA mode!
Rtyh-12
@VG
Of course. I just wanted a chance to bash MS :D
Ak
HEY vg can u tell me how can i install ie9 in vista service pack 1.
VG
^^ Here are the download links:
http://www.askvg.com/microsoft-releases-internet-explorer-9-0-ie9-rtm-final-version-direct-download-link-inside/