Windows 10: Icons are flickering

Discus and support Icons are flickering in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; When I open JPG or PNG files, the shortcut icons on the desktop and taskbar start flickering. I checked the issue in the Task manager and saw that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Brock911, Sep 20, 2020.

  1. Brock911 Win User

    Icons are flickering


    When I open JPG or PNG files, the shortcut icons on the desktop and taskbar start flickering. I checked the issue in the Task manager and saw that everythingis OK but the CPU is overloaded. To fix the issue, I should reboot - this is the only remedy

    :)
     
    Brock911, Sep 20, 2020
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  2. Screen flickering in Windows 10 safe mode

    I haven't made any changes on my device. This screen flickering is only happening in Safe Mode.
     
    AdhipBanerjee, Sep 20, 2020
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  3. Arjay Dom Win User
    Screen flickering in Windows 10 safe mode

    Hi Adhio,

    Screen flickering can be caused by hardware or application issue.

    To better assist you, please answer the following questions:

    • Is the issue only happening in Safe Mode?
    • Have you made any changes on your device prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest following the troubleshooting steps on this article:

    Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10
    to resolve screen flickering issues on Windows 10.

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Arjay Dom, Sep 20, 2020
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  4. Icons are flickering

    Screen flickering in safe mode help!

    Hi Yasmeentq,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your query. I suggest you to follow the steps to get out of safe mode.


    • Press Windows key + R

    • Type msconfig

    • In msconfig > Boot tab >
      Boot Options > uncheck Safe Boot > APPLY / OK.

    Screen flickering in Windows 10 is usually caused by incompatible apps or display drivers. I suggest you to refer to the article below and check if it helps.

    Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/troubleshoot-screen-flickering

    Regards.
     
    SujataMoktan, Sep 20, 2020
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