Blurry/Low Res Icons in Windows 11 file explorer


biyakuga

biyakuga

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I'm using the latest version of Windows 11 with GTX 3080TI.

After a while, all the icons in the windows explorer get all blurry like in a lower resolution I have 2k Samsung Odessey G5 display.
The only solution I've found is to reset the Windows Explorer which puts the icons back to normal, but after a while they'll get all blurry again.

After long investigation I found that if you switch off the Explorer details/preview pane the problem will disappear and do not come back.

I understand it is a bug in Windows 11 maybe someone has a solution because I want to use the details/preview pane in file explorer but right now I just can.

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Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Pro 23H2

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631. 3374)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custome Built
    CPU
    intel i7 13th 13700k
    Motherboard
    ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI
    Memory
    VENGEANCE® 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 DRAM 5600MT/s CL40 Memory Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia founders edition 3080 ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Odyssey QHD 165Hz 1ms HDR10 Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    2k
    Keyboard
    Logitech G512
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    1GB Fibers
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    ESET Samrt Security
What happens if you try this?

www.elevenforum.com

Rebuild Icon Cache in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rebuild the icon cache to clear and reset it for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The icons that display for files in Windows are saved in an icon cache so they can be displayed quickly instead of having to manually scan and slowly load them each...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    2TB XPG nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
    Internet Speed
    900mbps DOWN, 100mbps UP
  • Operating System
    Chrome OS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Chromebook
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Quad Core
    Memory
    4GB LPDDR4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
    Hard Drives
    64 GB emmc
It looks like windows is choosing the wrong ico size, and unscaling it to fit the resolution.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Laptop 15-cw1xxx
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx
    Memory
    8.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    LITEON CV8-8E128-HP (SSD)
    WDC WD10SPZX-60Z10T0 (Hard Drive)
    PSU
    Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
    Case
    Proprietary HP Pavilion Laptop 15 shell
    Cooling
    Active Fan Cooling
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    ELAN Clickpad
    Internet Speed
    35.50 Mbps download 23.44 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple iMac "Core i5" 2.7 21.5" (Late 2012)
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-3330S Processor
    Motherboard
    Ivy Bridge (LGA 1155)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
    Sound Card
    Cirrus Logic CS4206B (AB 90)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic Monitor (iMac)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    APPLE HDD HTS541010A9E662 (Hard Drive 1TB)
    PSU
    Integrated
    Case
    iMac Aluminum Body
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Lenovo
    Keyboard
    HP SK-2085
    Internet Speed
    90.8 Mbps download 23.4 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
andrew129260 said:
What happens if you try this?

www.elevenforum.com

Rebuild Icon Cache in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rebuild the icon cache to clear and reset it for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The icons that display for files in Windows are saved in an icon cache so they can be displayed quickly instead of having to manually scan and slowly load them each...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
Click to expand...

DennyZenny said:
It looks like windows is choosing the wrong ico size, and unscaling it to fit the resolution.
Click to expand...

I tried Rebuild Icon Cache and it temporarily fix the problem the only solution I found to fix the problem once and for all is by switching off the Explorer details/preview pane but like I said above I am trying to find a solution that would let me use the preview pane.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631. 3374)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custome Built
    CPU
    intel i7 13th 13700k
    Motherboard
    ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI
    Memory
    VENGEANCE® 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 DRAM 5600MT/s CL40 Memory Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia founders edition 3080 ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Odyssey QHD 165Hz 1ms HDR10 Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    2k
    Keyboard
    Logitech G512
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    1GB Fibers
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    ESET Samrt Security
Without messing with the scaling under display options, that's all I have unfortunately.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    2TB XPG nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
    Internet Speed
    900mbps DOWN, 100mbps UP
  • Operating System
    Chrome OS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Chromebook
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Quad Core
    Memory
    4GB LPDDR4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
    Hard Drives
    64 GB emmc

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631. 3374)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custome Built
    CPU
    intel i7 13th 13700k
    Motherboard
    ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI
    Memory
    VENGEANCE® 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 DRAM 5600MT/s CL40 Memory Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia founders edition 3080 ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Odyssey QHD 165Hz 1ms HDR10 Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    2k
    Keyboard
    Logitech G512
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    1GB Fibers
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    ESET Samrt Security
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