I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:
Enable Clear Type
Easy way: Click on or cut and paste link below: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/cleartypeactivate.htm?fname=%20&fsize=
or
- Right-click on a blank area of the Desktop and choose Properties.
- Click on the Appearance tab; click effects.
- Check the box: Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts.
- In the drop down box select: Clear Type.