Display and DPI Scaling Issues in Sage 50 – How to Change

Q: Q1. How can I Override DPI and Scaling?

Ans: Right-click on the short cut of the desktop application and select Properties . Alternatively, if the application is placed on the taskbar, right-click on the taskbar icon. Then, right-click on the name of the application and then select Properties . Finally, click the Compatibility tab and check the option named Override high DPI scaling behavior .

Q: Q2. How can I Fix DPI and Scaling?

Ans: Right click on any empty area on your desktop and then select Display . In the system settings screen, click on the Display option on the left. Go to the section named Change the size of text , apps, and other items , move the slider left or right to set the DPI percentage you prefer for display.

Display and DPI Scaling Issues in Sage 50 Accounting Software

Sage 50 has assisted businesses meet their accounting needs quite efficiently with sophisticated tools and features. However, the recent changes in the Windows operating system have lead to certain display and DPI scaling issues in Sage 50. These issues can be fixed by making subtle changes in Windows DPI and scaling settings on the affected machines.

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If you are one of the users troubled by such issues, you are at the right place. In this blog, we will tell you how to resolve these issues once and for all, in different operating systems. Simply go through this blog, implement the steps mentioned and start enjoying Sage 50 all over again!

Here we go!

How to Change the DPI Settings in Sage 50?

Please follow the below-mentioned steps-

For Windows Server 2008 and Vista

⏩ Right-click on desktop
⏩ Select Properties
⏩ Click on Adjust font size (DPI)
⏩ Now adjust the DPI setting to 96
⏩ Click OK to finish
⏩ Restart your computer

For Windows 7, 8 and Windows Server 2012

⏩ Right-click on desktop
⏩ Select Screen resolution
⏩ Now select the option Make text and other items larger or smaller
⏩ Next, set the DPI setting to Smaller – 100%
⏩ Click Apply
⏩ Click Log off now

Windows Server 2003 and XP

⏩ Right-click on Desktop
⏩ Select Properties
⏩ Click on the Settings tab
⏩ Now click on the Advanced option
⏩ Select the General tab
⏩ Next, adjust the DPI setting to 96 DPI (Normal Size)
⏩ Click OK to finish
⏩ Finally, restart the computer for the changes to take effect

How to Change the Screen Resolution in Sage 50?

For Windows 10

Right-click on Desktop
Select Display Settings
Click on Display
Now select Advanced Display settings
Click Advanced sizing of text and other items
Click on the Set a custom scaling level link from the paragraph titled Change size of items
Set the percentage to 100%
To take the changes effect, logout and then again login.

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Windows Server 2008 and Vista

Right-click on Desktop
Select Personalize
Click on Display Settings
Now, adjust to your preferred resolution by moving the slider to right or left
Select OK
Click Yes if satisfied with the setting. Else click No and repeat the last 3 steps till you are satisfied.

Windows 7, 8 and Server 2012

Right-click on desktop
Select Screen resolution
Click on the Resolution arrow to adjust to your preferred resolution
Select OK
If satisfied click Yes. Else click No and repeat the last 2 steps till you satisfied.

Windows Server 2003 and XP

Right-click on Desktop
Select Properties
Click on the Settings tab
To adjust the resolution, move the slider
Click OK
Restart your computer.

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Final Words!

The steps given above will help you fix Display and DPI Scaling Issues in Sage 50. If you are still not able to get rid of this issue, or, if you encounter any difficulties in carrying out the above-mentioned steps, we would recommend you to speak to our experts. We have a highly skilled team of seasoned experts and we will be able to provide all the support and services, whenever you contact us.

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💠Frequently Asked Questions💠

Q1. How can I Override DPI and Scaling?

Ans: Right-click on the short cut of the desktop application and select Properties. Alternatively, if the application is placed on the taskbar, right-click on the taskbar icon. Then, right-click on the name of the application and then select Properties. Finally, click the Compatibility tab and check the option named Override high DPI scaling behavior.

Q2. How can I Fix DPI and Scaling?

Ans: Right click on any empty area on your desktop and then select Display. In the system settings screen, click on the Display option on the left. Go to the section named Change the size of text, apps, and other items, move the slider left or right to set the DPI percentage you prefer for display.