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[Windows]: HiDPI causes every program window that using tkinter blurry

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topic-tkinter type-bug
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Description

Bug report

Bug description:
pyunit
Operating systems tested on:

Windows

Linked PRs
  • gh-119460
  • gh-119902

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked PRs gh-119460 and gh-119902, then reproduce the blurry tkinter windows on Windows with HiDPI enabled. Done means tkinter windows render sharply under the reported Windows HiDPI conditions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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