Answer: Microsoft came up with a new ultra high definition windows driver that is in conflict with many programs created with Microsoft Visual Studio. Lower the resolution to 1920x1080 and the problem goes away.

Here is another fix
https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/fix-small-gui-in-apps-on-high-resolution-screens-windows-10/ but don't download anything, just edit the registry

and another
https://pcmonitors.info/articles/the-4k-uhd-3840-x-2160-experience/