Microsoft KB Archive/237511

= Encarta Encyclopedia 2000: Article Title Is Displayed with Jagged Edges =

Article ID: 237511

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2001 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2001 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Concise Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Deluxe Edition

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This article was previously published under Q237511



SYMPTOMS
When you open an article in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000, the text of the article title may be displayed with jagged edges.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if an outdated video driver is installed on your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact your hardware manufacturer to inquire if an updated video driver is available for your video adapter.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000.



MORE INFORMATION
To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.

Disable Font Smoothing
To disable font smoothing:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Display.
 * 3) Click the Effects tab.
 * 4) Under Visual effects, click to clear the Smooth edges of screen fonts check box.
 * 5) Click OK, and then close Control Panel.

Reduce Graphics Hardware Acceleration
To reduce graphics hardware acceleration:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click System.
 * 3) On the Performance tab, click Graphics.
 * 4) Move the Hardware Acceleration slider until it is one notch to the right of None (the Basic acceleration setting).
 * 5) Click OK, and then click Close.
 * 6) When you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

Additional query words: multi multi-media media mm ee2k dithered rough blocky

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbbug kbdisplay kbpending KB237511

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