How do I enlarge tiny menus and tools (CS5, Win 8.1)

I installed Photoshop CS5 on a Windows 8.1 machine (3200x1800pixel resolution). The menus and tools are really tiny---about half the usual size (see image below). This also occurs in Adobe Bridge, but not Acrobat 9.0. No other programs are so affected (e.g. MS Word, Chrome web browser). I have tried lowering the computer's screen resolution without any effect on Photoshop CS5 (other programs appear enlarged then, but not CS5). I have not had any problem when this program was installed on a Windows 7 machine. Any ideas?

There is another thread on this at
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1323412
In the meantime, this is a workaround solution:
http://surfaceproartist.com/blog/2013/12/11/hack-makes-photoshop-and-illustrator-readable- on-surface-pro
And yes, it is a bit of a silly situation.

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