Why did my fonts become blurry after I updated my Java version, and how can I fix this?
This article applies to:
Platform(s):
Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
Java version(s):
6.0
SYMPTOMS
After updating the Java version the fonts become blurry.
CAUSE
Drivers for your video card need to be updated.
SOLUTION
Please refer to the manufacturer of your video card, update to the latest version of the drivers for your specific video card.
For example, to update drivers please visit
Update drivers
Disable hardware acceleration feature in Java.
Follow these steps, to disable hardware acceleration feature :
Open Java Control Panel.
Double click the Java icon.
Click the Java tab.
Click the View button inside Java Applet Runtime Settings.
Add -Dsun.java2d.d3d=false in the Java Runtime Parameter field.