Windows 10: Desktop Glitching & Going Blank

Hello r/Windows10, quick apologies for any format errors, as this is my first time posting in this subreddit.

Let's get to the point, so here's a quick summary of the issue:

When booting up my device, the screen is fine, but the logon UI and the desktop like to glitch a lot (almost matrix style) with the occasional screen going blank, and the most severe case of this is present on my taskbar. Whenever this happens, I am still able to move my cursor and use my keyboard to interact with things. I don't think this is a physical problem with the display, as the previously said boot-up is perfectly fine.

Here's what I've tried to do to fix the problem so far:

• Updated Windows
• Updated Drivers
• Rebooted

Any help is much appreciated, thank you!

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FIX SCREEN SO IT DOESN'T GO BLANK

Hi Charlotte,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that the computer screen goes blank after sometime, I’ll certainly assist you with this.



However, please let us know:

• Do you see any error message on the screen when the computer screen goes blank?
  
• When you say “I need to fix it so that doesn't happen” how are you fixing the screen?
  
• What is the make and model of the computer?
  

Meanwhile, you may want to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:



If you are using a Desktop, then the first thing I would suggest you to do is check if the cables are connected properly.



Method 1: Refresh Graphics driver



I suggest you to try refreshing the graphics driver by using the key sequence
Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B and see if that helps.



Method 2: Update graphics driver



I suggest you to try updating the graphics card driver and see if that helps. To do this, refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows logo key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Display adapters.
   
3. Right click on the display driver and select
   Update Driver.
   
4. Restart the computer.
   

Article for reference: Update drivers in Windows 10.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

ALL icons missing/blank (desktop, taskbar, explorer)

Hi dalchina,

Thanks for your response.

I tried the steps suggested in your links but neither have worked :/

 

Freely moving desktop icons in windows 10

Hi,

I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

• Right click on the blank space on desktop.
• Click on View.
• Uncheck Align icons to grid.

Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any other assistance.

Thank you.