Windows 10: Variable Brightness Issue

Discus and support Variable Brightness Issue in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have an HP Omen laptop running Win10. OS Build 19041.572 Intel i9 processor 32gb RAM 64-bit system Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 driver version 456.38... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Serenova, Oct 29, 2020.

  1. Serenova Win User

    Variable Brightness Issue


    I have an HP Omen laptop running Win10.

    • OS Build 19041.572
    • Intel i9 processor
    • 32gb RAM
    • 64-bit system
    • Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 driver version 456.38

    When I full-screen a video, or game, or any kind of media, the screen brightness will change.

    This is an issue since I do not want to be always be having to adjust brightness between full-screen media and anything else on my computer.

    I cannot, for the life of me, find out how to make this STOP.

    I have spoken with Microsoft support about this, I have done search after search.... I do NOT have adaptive brightness on nor is that even an option I have available to me on my computer. I have tried changing my graphics card settings multiple times, and nothing.

    I took a video of the issue. During the video I made I have a YouTube video full-screened on a second monitor and when I click on my browser the brightness goes up, and when I click off the browser onto my desktop the brightness goes down.

    Someone, please, help me turn off whatever this is and make it STOP. It's driving me up the wall and is utterly infuriating.

    :)
     
    Serenova, Oct 29, 2020
    #1

  2. Screen brightness not variable

    Hello Rob,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons.

    • Incorrect settings.
    • Corrupt or outdated display driver.
    I would suggest you to follow the methods given below and check.

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to download and install all the available Windows Updates including Optional Updates. Check if it helps.

    Method 2:

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to uninstall and re-install latest display driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Uninstall display driver.

    • Right-click on the Start Button and click on
      Device manager.
    • Double-click on Display Adapters to expand.
    • Right-click on the display adapter driver that is listed and select properties.
    • In the window opened, click on drivers tab.
    • In the drivers tab, Click on Uninstall option.

    Step 2: Once the display drivers gets uninstalled, try to reinstall the latest display drivers from the manufacturer website and check.

    Refer to the articles for additional information.

    Get the best display on your monitor

    Get the best display on your monitor

    Note: Above link applies to Windows 10 as well.

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Ashish Sondhi, Oct 29, 2020
    #2
  3. Brightness issues

    Hello,

    Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

    As per the description, I understand that you are experiencing issue with Brightness settings after upgrading to Windows 10 in the system.

    I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

    There is a possibility that this issue might have occurred due to incompatible or corrupt display drivers or the brightness settings are not correct in the system.

    I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if it helps.

    Method 1:

    To check for the brightness settings, please follow the steps given below and check if it helps.


    • Press “Windows + C” keys on the keyboard.

    • In the search box, type
      Power Options.


    • Click on Power options, and under any plan, click
      Change plan settings.

    • Click Change advanced power settings.

    • In the list, expand Display, and then expand
      Enable adaptive brightness.

    • To turn adaptive brightness on or off when your computer is running on battery power, click
      On battery, and then, in the list, click On or
      Off.

    • To turn adaptive brightness on or off when your computer is plugged into an outlet, click
      Plugged in, and then, in the list, click On or
      Off.

    • Click Apply. Click
      OK.
    If the issue persists, follow method 2

    Method 2:

    Step 1:
    Update the Display driver.

    Please follow the steps given below to update the display driver.


    • Press Windows key + X when you are at desktop.

    • Select Device Manager.

    • Expand Display adapters.

    • Right-click the display driver and click
      Update Driver Software.

    • Select Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.
    Step 2:

    Check if there are any updates for display drivers available in Optional Updates; this might fix the issue. Refer to the following steps.


    • At the Start screen, type Windows Update.

    • Click or tap Settings on the right side of the screen, and then select Install optional updates from the left results.

    • When the Windows Update control panel opens, click on “Check for Updates” on the top left corner to receive a fresh list of updates.
    Also see: Download and install drivers

    Download and install drivers in Windows 8.1

    The above steps holds good for Windows 10 as well.

    I hope this information is helpful.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Jayant Gupta, Oct 29, 2020
    #3
  4. Variable Brightness Issue

    brightness issue of my windows 10 pro

    Hello Adityaattri,

    As you are facing issues with changing the brightness on your device after upgrading to Windows 10, do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • Were you able to see any error message/ error code with this issue?
    • Have you tried to install all the pending updates for drivers and Windows Updates on your device?

    This issue might have happened due to corrupted/ outdated drivers.

    I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article, try the troubleshooting steps suggested to change the brightness and check if it helps.

    Adjust your monitor's brightness and contrast


    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of changing the brightness and required information for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Oct 29, 2020
    #4
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