Effective and Easy Fix For Desktop Display Issues in QuickBooks

You may be prevented from carrying out your accounting activities with the same efficiency and productivity in QuickBooks due to the display issues in QuickBooks. When used with high-resolution graphics monitors, the QuickBooks Desktop software is prone to different types of display problems. We'll go through some of the most typical QuickBooks display issues in this post, along with some straightforward steps for troubleshooting these aberrations.

Easy Procedure to fix Display Issues in QuickBooks

You can take a number of actions to resolve the display issues in QuickBooks Desktop. Follow the steps below in the same order, paying close attention to each step as you go:

Step 1: Alter the display settings

The display settings can be manually changed by some applications. However, you can change these options to fix the Display problems when utilizing the QuickBooks software. Follow the instructions listed below to change the DPI settings in QuickBooks.

• Shut down QuickBooks Desktop and select the Start button on your Desktop.
• Now, you need to search for QuickBooks online.
• You then need to head to Properties after right-clicking the QuickBooks.exe file.
• In the Properties option, head for the Compatibility tab.

• You need to Disable display scaling on high DPI settings by checking the box beside it.
• The option to Change high DPI settings and then Override high DPI scaling behavior also needs to be selected. Subsequently, hit on Apply.
• Finally, click on Ok.

Step 2: Altering the View Preferences

View Preferences in QuickBooks control how the program will display on the user's screen. In QuickBooks, display issues could occur if these settings are not configured properly. Use the steps below to modify the View Preferences in order to solve the issue right away.

• Start your QuickBooks Desktop to kick start this troubleshooting procedure.
• Then, opt for Preferences in the Edit menu.
• Choose Desktop View, then select My Preferences.
• Choose One Window from the list of options under View.
• At last, click the Ok button.

Step 3: Reconfiguring Windows DPI

QuickBooks Desktop Display Issues may be fixed by adjusting the DPI settings. Different Operating systems have different processes for altering the DPI settings. You will get to know how to modify the DPI settings for Windows 10 and Windows 8 in the section that follows.

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For Windows 10 users

• Use the Start menu to access the Control Panel.
• In the Control Panel, hold down the Win + X keys.
• Go to Appearance and Personalization and select Change Item Size.
• The next step involves choosing Set custom scaling option.
• Herein, you should choose 100%, then click OK.
• To see the result, click Apply and sign in once more.

For Windows 8/8.1 users

• You need to choose Screen after right-clicking on the desktop.
• Now, choose Make text and other items bigger or smaller option.
• Ensure that the checkbox next to allow me to choose one scale level for my screens.
• Lower the slider's value to under 100% to guarantee that the text and other elements are in standard-setting.
• To make the changes take effect, you must now save the changes you made and restart the computer.

Step 4: Adjusting your Screen Resolution

It's simple to change the screen resolution. All you have to do is follow these instructions:

Windows 10

• While performing a right-click on the Desktop, choose Display.
• Next step requires the Advanced Display Settings to be chosen. If your computer has many displays, select the one you want to modify by going to Display in the menu bar.
• Next, choose a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or above under Resolution. Next, click Keep the Modifications to put the modifications into effect.
• Verify that the Windows 10 QuickBooks Display Issues problem has been fixed.

Windows 8/8.1/7

• You need to head to the Display window. For that right-click on the Desktop and opt for Display.
• Click on Screen, then choose a resolution of at least 1024x768 from the drop-down menu.
• Verify again after making the changes that the QuickBooks Display problems have been fixed.

Step 5: Configuring Compatibility settings

• Launch Internet Explorer, then click on Tools, and then select Compatibility View Settings.
• The tools menu can be accessed by pressing ALT + T. Verify that the Add this Website option does not include intuit.com or qbo.intuit.com.
• Additionally, check that the Display all websites checkbox is not selected in the Compatibility View menu.

• You should also uncheck the box next to Include updated website listings from Microsoft.
• Close Internet Explorer afterward.
• Check to see whether the Display Issues in QuickBooks have been fixed by opening QuickBooks.

Step 6: Get your Graphics Drivers updated

• Click the Start button to get started, then go to the Control Panel.
• Select Device.
• From the Display Adapters option, you need to choose the video card or graphics card which you want to update.
• Then select update driver software.
• Then head for search. Once there, you can search for the driver option and input the name of the graphics card or display adapter by going to the manufacturer's website.
• The driver is now available for download and installation on your PC.
• Restart your computer after the procedure is complete.

Step 7: Turning off display scaling

• By performing a right-click on the QuickBooks icon, choose Properties.
• On the Compatibility tab, select Disable display scaling on high DPI settings.
• Choose Apply.
• Select OK.

Step 8: Change view to a single Window

• In QuickBooks for Windows 10, pick the Company File from the Edit option.
• Click on Desktop View, followed by My Preferences.
• You are finally required to change the view from Multiple Windows to One Window.

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We sincerely hope that this information helped you resolve various display issues in QuickBooks. If you experience any problems while carrying out the aforementioned actions, we advise you to get in touch with our QuickBooks Technical Team at 1-800-761-1787. We are always available for your help.