Macbook Pro Retina - Windows 7 Tiny Text

Is there a way to make the small text on windows 7 - Bootcamp larger so that its more legible?  I want to keep the same 2880x1800 resolution.

You'll need to change your Windows DPI setting -- this is described in detail here:
https://pattersonsupport.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13103/~/how-to-cha nge-dpi-settings-in-windows-7

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