Why are my taskbar icons blurry?
David Osborn
Updated on June 01, 2026
To fix blurry icons or texts bug on your taskbar after applying June 2021 update, try these workarounds tested by us: Change the taskbar location to the top of the screen. Display scaling settings: Go to Start > Settings > System > Display and set scaling to the Recommended setting.
Why are my icons blurry?
Go to the left-pane menu, then select Display. Move to the right pane and click the ‘Advanced scaling settings’ link under the Scale and Layout section. Toggle the switch under the ‘Let Windows try to fix apps so they’re not blurry’ option to On. This will fix scaling for blurry apps on your computer.
How do I fix blurred icons?
How can I fix blurry and pixelated icons on PC?
- Install proper GPU drivers.
- Check the resolution.
- Update Windows.
- Reduce the DPI size.
- Change monitor refresh rate.
- Change Visual Effect settings to Best appearance.
- Rollback the update.
- Reset your PC.
How do I fix the blurry taskbar in Windows 10?
In the search box on the taskbar, type advanced scaling settings and select Fix apps that are blurry. In Fix scaling for apps, turn on or off Let Windows try to fix apps so they’re not blurry.
How do I make my desktop icons more clearly visible?
Right-click (or press and hold) the desktop, point to View, and then select Large icons, Medium icons, or Small icons. Tip: You can also use the scroll wheel on your mouse to resize desktop icons. On the desktop, press and hold Ctrl while you scroll the wheel to make icons larger or smaller.
Why are my desktop icons blurry Mac?
The custom icons appear blurry if the original is not square in size… but when you make an alias of a file with a custom icon, it changes the format of the original icon making it more portrait than square, and makes the icon blurry again.
Why do some apps appear blurry?
Some apps appear blurry because you’re using a high resolution on your screen. In this case, you can lower your resolution and see whether that fixes the problem.
Why does my laptop screen look blurry?
Image on screen has fuzzy text, is blurry, or is stretched. Fuzzy text, images that are slightly blurry around the edges, or images that are stretched and out of proportion can be caused by improper screen resolution, incorrect graphics driver settings, or outdated BIOS or graphics drivers.
How do I make my Macbook desktop not blurry?
In Mac OS X, click the Apple icon in the top corner of the screen to access the menu, then navigate to “System Preferences,” followed by “Desktop and Screen Saver.” From the desktop customization menu, you will be able to select your desired desktop image and – importantly – the fit of the image.
