Jagged text w/Catalyst drivers

[Strutz]

I'm using the Catalyst 3.0 driver with my 8500 (128meg version) and all text has a very jagged appearance. This is web pages, word docs, even the little start button the bottom left of screen.

I running WinXP Pro and Epox 8rda (nForce2) mobo. 1024x768 True Color (32bit), 85 hertz

This was a fresh install so there should be no remnants of other drivers.

I performed a search but didn't find anyone else with this problem. Are there any settings I can adjust to smooth things out?

Thanks in advance.

[Moraelin v2.0]

I'm guessing that your Windows is simply not set to antialias the fonts. I am not familiar with XP, but in 98 and 2000 it's in the "normal" display properties. I.e., if you clicked on the "Advanced" button, you've gone too far.

[Swedishlf]

In windows XP, that option is found thus:

Right cick background -> properties -> Appearance -> Effects

It should be the second check box.

Hope that helps!

[Strutz]

Thanks to both of you for your time.

Swedishlf, that did it! The "smooth fonts" box was in fact unchecked.

Many thanks.......

[MuFu]

Make sure the AA method is "ClearType" (not "Normal") if you want extra smoooooothness.

MuFu.