SOLVED!

Okay, everyone...get ready for FUN MICROSHAFTERY....

Microsoft thinks they can read your mind and make settings for you behind the scenes with every piece of software you run. Xara is not exempt from this. Sometimes they're right, but in my experience, most times they are wrong.

Here's is another case of it.

To get Xara (and every other program that has this issue with blurry text), right click the program, select PROPERTIES.

In the compatibility tab, there's an option in the settings box:
"DISABLE DISPLAY SCALING FOR HIGH DPI DISPLAY"

Check that box.

Apply the setting.

Run your application and viola, it's like your computer is normal again.

This makes your programs extra cooler if you do an 'up yours' fist when while the splash screen is loading in full crispy clarity.