What’s Windows ClearType Fonts?

What is Windows ClearType Fonts? How can I get it to run?
ClearType employs a technique developed long ago that uses the three color components of a pixel to make text appear sharper on the screen. ClearType separates out individual red, green and blue sub-pixels and manipulates them to make text look sharper.
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Microsoft ClearType Tweaking tool

Prior to Microsoft posting this ClearType fine-tuning tool on the Web, Windows XP users basically had two choices for ClearType: on or off. You either got it or you didn’t. You can turn ClearType on by right-clicking a blank spot on the Desktop and choosing Properties > Appearance > Effects, clicking the box marked Use the Following Method to Smooth Edges of Screen Fonts, then choosing ClearType.
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The ClearType tuner gives you tools to adjust how much Windows XP changes text at the sub-pixel level. If you’ve ever thought about using ClearType, it’s worth a try.
With Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display resolution over traditional anti-aliasing. It improves readability on color LCD monitors with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat desktop displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.
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To start the process of fine tuning your system, go HERE.
Note: If you want to use ClearType on the Welcome login screen as well, set the registry entry

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop\FontSmoothingType

to 2.

ClearTweak Version 1.1

Lately I’ve found a cool new freeware tool that lets you fine-tune ClearType settings. This one is much better than the Microsoft based version.
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It’s much more granular and does not require Web access or scripting. Plus it uses real text to preview the effects. Check it out right HERE