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How to make Delphi XE2 look good on 4k monitor with 200% text size?


I have the new Dell XPS 15 Kaby Lake version with 3840x2160 resolution and text size set to 200%. Now, the Delphi XE2 looks terrible, some parts:
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I tried to set various settings via it's shortcut in Properties->Compatibility, I also tried to search the internet, but I only found that people care about the look of their applications, but our application looks well. Problem is only with the Delpi XE2 loooking so bad it's unusable on my laptop.

Any help how to easily fix it?

EDIT: I have Windows 10 installed.


Solution

  • Ok, I fixed it without help from internet by trying various settings of the shortcut:
    Properties
    Compatibility

    It was needed to disable "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" and also to enable "Combatibility mode" and set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)", both settings were needed together, the program loads very slowly now, but good enough and the GUI is displayed perfectly.