Windows 10 (64 bit) with Parallels 14 - Window/Font Problems - 2018 MacBook Pro

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Beermati

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I've tried the KB articles, etc. and cannot find a solution to this problem.

In the Windows VM, most applications work correctly, but a few will display extremely small text and windows (illegible). I've set to "Best for Retina" and to "Scaled" in the Parallels configuration - neither has an impact. This is a new 2018 MacBook Pro and the Mac display is set to "Default for Display".
 
Beermati said:
I've tried the KB articles, etc. and cannot find a solution to this problem.

In the Windows VM, most applications work correctly, but a few will display extremely small text and windows (illegible). I've set to "Best for Retina" and to "Scaled" in the Parallels configuration - neither has an impact. This is a new 2018 MacBook Pro and the Mac display is set to "Default for Display".
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Hello Beermati, Let us ensure that Parallels Tools are properly installed. Please follow https://bit.ly/2N1mrkW to install Parallels Tools. If you see reinstall or update Parallels Tools then kindly reinstall it.
 
Hi AJ - thanks for the reply. I reinstalled parallel tools, using 'scenario 1', which seemed to work correctly. The problem persists, however.

Different articles specify different settings for the Parallels configuration - and none seem specific to version 14.
Is "Best for Retina" or "Scaled" preferred? And what resolution is recommended for the Windows 10 VM display?
 
Yes - that was my question, though - to what should they be set? One article says to use "Optimal for Retina" and another says "Scaled"
 
Beermati said:
Yes - that was my question, though - to what should they be set? One article says to use "Optimal for Retina" and another says "Scaled"
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Please set it to 'Scaled' and check if it works fine.
 
I appreciate your replies, but if you look at the first post in the thread, you can see I've tried both settings and neither works.
 
Ok - this helped me: https://forum.parallels.com/threads/parallels-desktop-13-for-mac-retina-with-windows-10.341737/

In particular, the hint to:
Right-click on application icon, open Properties, select Compatibility tab, check "Override high DPI scaling behavior" and select scaling by System (enhanced).

My primary problem was a java app, so I found javaw.exe and set the above properties. I also set the Parallels graphics setting to 'best for external displays', as suggested in the post.
 
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