Settings menu's are unreadable


DaftVader

Member
Local time
12:19 PM
Posts
3
OS
windows 11
Only had win 11 for a day or two but have found trying to change the settings almost impossible.
The text and the switch graphics are readable only around the mouse cursor.
If I move the cursor a block of text near it moves with it. It's difficult to explain but i can only see the text/graphics as I move the cursor
so if I drag the mouse along a line of text I can read it bit by bit as the previous bit vanishes.
Even then this is not consistent and some bits you have to keep moving the cursor and hope it might appear.

It has been a real pain adjusting the settings.
I have managed to turn off everything that might slow graphics down but not made any difference.
I have also updated to latest update.

Everything else seems to work OK especially if it's an external app not part of the O/S

I wil lwait and see if it can be fixed for a few days but if it can't be sorted I'll have to revert back to win 10

any advice appreciated
BTW My PC was ready for the update.

Mike
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 2700x
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING-CF (AM4)
    Memory
    16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1332MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (NVIDIA)
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ PD3200Q (2560x1440@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    931GB Western Digital WDS100T3X0C-00SJG0 (Unknown (SSD))
    465GB Western Digital WDC WDS500G2B0C-00PXH0 (Unknown (SSD))
    232GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO 250GB (Unknown (SSD))
    447GB ADATA SP550 (SATA (SSD)) 26 °C
    1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 (SATA ) 28 °C
    3726GB Seagate ST4000DM000-2AE166 (SATA ) 30 °C
    223GB KINGSTON SH103S3240G (SATA-3 (SSD))
    Browser
    Vivaldi
I would suspect that you either have some corrupt files somewhere or it's a driver conflict.I would first try running display driver uninstaller then installing older graphics drivers that are known to not have issues.If that doesn't fix it then,rather than going back to W10,a system reset is in order.That will allow you to reinstall W11 and keep your personal files.It might be a good idea to just dl the W11 media creation tool and start out fresh.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 3900x
    Motherboard
    MPG B550 Gaming Carbon WiFi
    Memory
    2x16Gb DDR4 @3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS Dual RTX2070 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2x Samsung TU8200 4K TV's
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1xSamsung 500Gb 980 Pro NvMe PCIe Gen4,1xSamsung 2Tb 870 Evo
    PSU
    XFX XTR 750 750w 80 plus gold fully modular
    Case
    NZXT M59
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
Thanks I tried the dark theme and now it seems ok. Obviously this is not a long term fix but at least it makes it easier to alter the settings etc . :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 2700x
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING-CF (AM4)
    Memory
    16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1332MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (NVIDIA)
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ PD3200Q (2560x1440@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    931GB Western Digital WDS100T3X0C-00SJG0 (Unknown (SSD))
    465GB Western Digital WDC WDS500G2B0C-00PXH0 (Unknown (SSD))
    232GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO 250GB (Unknown (SSD))
    447GB ADATA SP550 (SATA (SSD)) 26 °C
    1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 (SATA ) 28 °C
    3726GB Seagate ST4000DM000-2AE166 (SATA ) 30 °C
    223GB KINGSTON SH103S3240G (SATA-3 (SSD))
    Browser
    Vivaldi
The Dark theme is King.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Skylake Special X299
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 9900X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II
    Memory
    GSkill Trident Z RGB 32GB 3600 16-16-16-36 (F4-3600C16Q-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 3080 12GB FTW3 Ultra Gaming (12G-P5-4877-KL)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PG279Q
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 165Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 500GB x2, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2, Western Digital Black 4TB x1
    PSU
    EVGA 1200 P2, EVGA Black Custom Braided Cables
    Case
    Thermaltake View 31 Tempered Glass Limited Edition
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
    Keyboard
    Logitech G910 Orion Spark
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s, Asus ROG GX860 Buzzard
    Internet Speed
    Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, Malwarebytes 4.5.2
    Other Info
    Thermaltake Riing Duo 14 x3, Thermaltake Riing Plus 14 x2, Corsair HS70 Pro Wireless Headset
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Skylake Special Z170
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
    Memory
    GSkill Trident Z RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36 (F4-3600C16D-16GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2, EVGA Pro SLI Bridge
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC G2460PG
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 144Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 870 Evo 500GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
    PSU
    EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
    Case
    Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
    Mouse
    Logitech G500s
    Keyboard
    Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
    Internet Speed
    Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, Malwarebytes 4.5.2
    Other Info
    Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp
The other thing that could give strange results could be miss selected Ease of Access setting or two There are settings combinations on Windows 10 that can produce some strange results in highlighting text for reading as you go

With Windows 11 and the likely "improvements" in options it could be an accidental activation, like the common one of resting your finger on the shift key while you think of what to type next and invoking the Sticky Keys Feature
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release Preview] [Win11 PRO HighEnd MUP-00005 DD]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Scan 3XS to my design
    CPU
    AMD RYZEN 9 7950X OEM
    Motherboard
    *3XS*ASUS TUF B650 PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    64GB [2x32GB Corsair Vengeance 560 AMD DDR5]
    Graphics Card(s)
    3XS* ASUS DUAL RTX 4060 OC 8G
    Sound Card
    On motherboard Feeding SPDiF 5.1 system [plus local sound to each monitor]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    3XS Samsung 980Pro 2TB M.2 PCIe4 4 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 8TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    3XS Corsair RM850x 850w Fully Modular
    Case
    FDesign Define 7 XL BK TGL Case - Black
    Cooling
    3XS iCUE H150i ELITE Liquid Cool, Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitec MX Keys + K830 [Depending on where I'm Sat]
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitec - MX Master 3S +
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security [Latest]
    Other Info
    Also run...
    Dell XPS 17 Laptop
    HP Laptop 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64 HP 15.2"
    Nexus 7 Android tablet [x2]
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview 10.2 Tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Samsung S9 Plus Smartphone
    Wacom Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom ExpressKey Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest release]
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 17 9700
    CPU
    i7 10750H
    Motherboard
    Stock
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Stock Intel + GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    Stock 4 speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Stock 17" + 32" 4K 3840 x 2160 HDR-10
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400 HDR touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock Aluminium / Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock + 2 fan cooling pad
    Mouse
    Stock Trackpad +Logi Mx Master 3 or MX Ergo Trackball
    Keyboard
    Stock Illuminated + Logi - MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
    Other Info
    Also use an Adjustable Support for Laptop and Adjustable stand for monitor
Thanks at least I can now read the settings!
It seems to have sorted itself out now even in the light theme. I did update an Nvidia driver so it's either that, that fixed it or me altering the ease of use settings.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 2700x
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING-CF (AM4)
    Memory
    16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1332MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (NVIDIA)
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ PD3200Q (2560x1440@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    931GB Western Digital WDS100T3X0C-00SJG0 (Unknown (SSD))
    465GB Western Digital WDC WDS500G2B0C-00PXH0 (Unknown (SSD))
    232GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO 250GB (Unknown (SSD))
    447GB ADATA SP550 (SATA (SSD)) 26 °C
    1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 (SATA ) 28 °C
    3726GB Seagate ST4000DM000-2AE166 (SATA ) 30 °C
    223GB KINGSTON SH103S3240G (SATA-3 (SSD))
    Browser
    Vivaldi
Thanks at least I can now read the settings!
It seems to have sorted itself out now even in the light theme. I did update an Nvidia driver so it's either that, that fixed it or me altering the ease of use settings.
Ahh glad it got sorted one way or another!
Another vote for Dark Theme is King
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    10700k@5.2
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Gaming X Z490
    Memory
    Viper Steelseries 32gb@ 3600mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte 2070 Super 8GB, +200 core + 600 memory
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 4k HDR, Two 1080p Benq and Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160/2560x1440/1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Adata XPG SX8200 PRO 1tb
    Samsung EVO 870 500GB
    PSU
    Corsair RX 650
    Case
    NZXT h510
    Cooling
    CM HYPER 212 RGB
    Keyboard
    Razer Ornata Chroma
    Mouse
    Steelseries Rival 710

Latest Support Threads

Back
Top Bottom