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Screen flickering in Windows 11 is usually caused by an issue with the display driver or an incompatible application. To determine if the display driver or application is causing the problem, check if the task manager is blinking. Use this information to update, roll back, or uninstall the display driver, or update or uninstall the application.
Please select one of the headings below for more information. It opens with more information:
PressControl+Alt.+Deleteto open Task Manager. If you don't see Task Manager when you press itControl+Alt.+Delete, PressControl+Change+Exitto open Task Manager.
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If Task Manager is blinking along with everything else on the screen, the problem is most likely caused by the display driver. In this scenario, seeFix the display driverSection.
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If the task manager is not flashing and the rest of the screen is flashing, the problem is most likely caused by an incompatible application. In this scenario, seeUpdate or uninstall the incompatible applicationSection.
Observation:For help with a flickering or distorted screen on Surface Pro 4, seeWhat to try if your Surface screen is distorted, flickers, or has lines across it.
If you're having trouble seeing your screen properly, you may need to do thisstart your computer in safe modeto follow the steps below.
If Windows Update recently made updates to your device, roll back the display driver. If not, try updating or uninstalling your display driver to resolve the flickering or distortion issue.
Roll back the display driver
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Type in the search box on the taskbardevice administratorand then select it from the list of results.
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Select an arrow to expandGraphic cards.
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belowGraphic cards, right-click on the adapter and selectCharacteristic.
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ChooseManagertab, then selectRollback-chofer>Y.
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Restart the device.
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To restore or remove a device or driver package using Device Manager, you must have administrative privileges.
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asRollback-choferThe option is not available, Windows does not have a previous driver to roll back to and cannot complete the process.
Update your display driver
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Type in the search box on the taskbardevice administratorand then select it from the list of results.
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Select an arrow to expandGraphic cards.
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belowGraphic cards, right-click on the adapter and selectUpdate.
Observation:You may need to contact your computer or video card manufacturer to download the latest driver for your system.
Uninstall the desktop driver
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Type in the search box on the taskbardevice administratorand then select it from the list of results.
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Select an arrow to expandGraphic cards.
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belowGraphic cards, right-click on the adapter and selectCharacteristic.
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ChooseUninstall the driver software for this devicecheckbox, then selectOK.
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Restart the device and Windows will try to reinstall the driver.
Observation:if you don't see itUninstall the driver software for this devicecheckbox, dostart your computer in safe mode.
update the application
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If the app is from the Microsoft Store,check for app updates from the Microsoft Store.
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If the app is not from the Microsoft Store, check the manufacturer's website for updates.
Uninstall the app
Some apps may not be compatible with Windows 11 and may cause the screen to flicker or distort. Try uninstalling the app. This is how:
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ChooseBegin>Institutions>Apps>Apps and features. It may take some time for the application to appear.
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Scroll through the list and find the app you want to uninstall.
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Select an app, then selectDelete>Delete. When prompted to confirm your selection, selectY.
After uninstalling the first app, restart your device and check whether the screen distortion or flickering issue is resolved or not. If not, uninstall each app one by one until the problem is resolved.
Reinstall the application
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ChooseMicrosoft storefrom the start menu.
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To chooseLibrary.
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Select the app you want to reinstall, then selectinstall.
If your app is not in the Microsoft Store, reinstall it from the manufacturer's website.
Screen flickering on Windows 10 is usually caused by an issue with the display driver or an incompatible application. To determine if the display driver or application is causing the problem, check if the task manager is blinking. Use this information to update, roll back, or uninstall the display driver, or update or uninstall the application.
Please select one of the headings below for more information. It opens with more information:
PressControl+Alt.+Deleteto open Task Manager. If you don't see Task Manager when you press itControl+Alt.+Delete, PressControl+Change+Exitto open Task Manager.
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If Task Manager is blinking along with everything else on the screen, the problem is most likely caused by the display driver. In this scenario, seeFix the display driverSection.
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If the task manager is not flashing and the rest of the screen is flashing, the problem is most likely caused by an incompatible application. In this scenario, seeUpdate or uninstall the incompatible applicationSection.
Observation:For help with a flickering or distorted screen on Surface Pro 4, seeWhat to try if your Surface screen is distorted, flickers, or has lines across it.
If you're having trouble seeing your screen properly, you may need to do thisstart your computer in safe modeto follow the steps below.
If Windows Update recently made updates to your device, roll back the display driver. If not, try updating or uninstalling your display driver to resolve the flickering or distortion issue.
Roll back the display driver
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In the search box on the taskbar, typedevice administratorand then select it from the list of results.
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Select an arrow to expandGraphic cards.
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belowGraphic cards, right-click on the adapter and selectCharacteristic.
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ChooseManagertab, then selectRollback-chofer>Y.
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Restart the device.
Comments:
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To restore or remove a device or driver package using Device Manager, you must have administrative privileges.
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asRollback-choferThe option is not available, Windows does not have a previous driver to roll back to and cannot complete the process.
Update your display driver
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In the search box on the taskbar, typedevice administratorand then select it from the list of results.
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Select an arrow to expandGraphic cards.
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belowGraphic cards, right-click on the adapter and selectUpdate.
Observation:You may need to contact your computer or video card manufacturer to download the latest driver for your system.
Uninstall the desktop driver
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In the search box on the taskbar, typedevice administratorand then select it from the list of results.
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Select an arrow to expandGraphic cards.
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belowGraphic cards, right-click on the adapter and selectCharacteristic.
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ChooseUninstall the driver software for this devicecheckbox, then selectOK.
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Restart the device and Windows will try to reinstall the driver.
Observation:if you don't see itUninstall the driver software for this devicecheckbox, dostart your computer in safe mode.
update the application
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If the app is from the Microsoft Store,check for app updates from the Microsoft Store.
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If the app is not from the Microsoft Store, check the manufacturer's website for updates.
Uninstall the app
Some apps may not be compatible with Windows 10 and may cause the screen to flicker or distort. Try uninstalling the app. This is how:
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ChooseBeginthen selectInstitutions>Apps>Apps and features. It may take some time for the application to appear.
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Scroll through the list and find the app you want to uninstall.
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Select an app, then selectDelete>Delete. When prompted to confirm your selection, selectY.
After uninstalling the first app, restart your device and check whether the screen distortion or flickering issue is resolved or not. If not, uninstall each app one by one until the problem is resolved.
Reinstall the application
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ChooseMicrosoft storeicon in the taskbar.
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To chooseNext>My Library.
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Select the app you want to reinstall, then selectinstall.
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If your app is not in the Microsoft Store, reinstall it from the manufacturer's website.
FAQs
Fix screen flickering issues on Windows? ›
Screen flickering in Windows 10 is usually caused by a display driver issue or incompatible app. To determine whether a display driver or app is causing the problem, check to see if Task Manager flickers.
How do I stop my Windows screen from flickering? ›- Check monitor cable.
- Uninstall incompatible app.
- Update outdated display driver.
- Reset Monitor Refresh Rate.
Screen flickering in Windows 10 is usually caused by a display driver issue or incompatible app. To determine whether a display driver or app is causing the problem, check to see if Task Manager flickers.
How do I fix my HP Windows 10 screen flickering? ›- Check Cables. ...
- Adjust Refresh Rate Settings. ...
- Update your PC Display Driver. ...
- Uninstall Recently Installed Apps. ...
- Factory Reset your HP Monitor. ...
- Contact HP Support.
There are three programs that have been identified by Microsoft to cause screen flickering Windows 10: iCloud, IDT Audio, and Norton Antivirus. However, there are some other applications that can cause Windows 10 screen flickering.