Windows 10: Drop down menus of screen settings flicker and not able to change options

Hi,


I have a problem where the drop down menu of screen settings keep flickering.

I go to settings-> Display , the orientation drop down menu keeps flickering. It doesn't let me change it from default "landscape".

Then I go to "advanced display setting" and the resolution drop down menu keeps flickering and doesn't let me change it.


I tried update the graphics driver and changing the screen refresh rate. But doesn't make a difference.


Please suggest the fix.

:)

 

Screen Flickering At The Half Bottom Of The Screen.

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. What is the make and model number of your computer?
   
2. Have you connected any external monitors to the computer?
   

To narrow down the issue, I suggest you to try connecting another monitor as well as another monitor cable and check if the issue persists.

Meanwhile, try the below troubleshooting methods and check if this helps.

Method 1:
Troubleshoot Screen Flickering In Windows 10.

If the issue persists after checking with another monitor and the monitor cable, try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in
Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10 and check if this
helps.

Method 2:
Changing The Screen Refresh Rate.

1. Right-click on an empty area on your desktop > Click on
   Display settings > On the right-pane, scroll down and click on
   Advanced display settings.
2. Click on the Display adapter properties for Display 1 > In the next window, go to
   Monitor tab > Under Screen refresh rate drop-down menu, try changing the desired Hertz rate.
3. Restart the computer after changing each rate and check if the issue persists.

Give it a shot and let us know of any changes.

 

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.

 

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.