Windows 10: Flickering start menu options

Discus and support Flickering start menu options in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I just started having this issue a couple days ago and I'm not even sure how to google the issue to even try to fix it. I have tried unplugging my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/IronicTrout, Mar 12, 2020.

  1. Flickering start menu options


    I just started having this issue a couple days ago and I'm not even sure how to google the issue to even try to fix it. I have tried unplugging my keyboard to see if it was a weird key being held down issue but no luck. Does anyone have an idea what the issue may be?

    Also when this is happening I can't left click on that button either. I have to right click.

    Thanks!

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    /u/IronicTrout, Mar 12, 2020
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  2. Flickering Home Screen and No Start Menu

    Hi Ben,

    This issue could be caused due to some corrupt files or app conflicts. I would suggest you to try these steps and check:

    To start, press this key combination: CTRL+SHIFT+ESC

    If this opens Task Manager and that window is NOT flickering:

    The likely cause is Software Compatibility issue causing Explorer.exe to crash repeatedly.

    • Use the File, Run option in Task Manager to open additional tools as-needed. Be sure to check the box to run tools as Administrator. These could include:

      appwiz.cpl: Opens Programs and Features

      compmgmt.msc: Opens Computer Management

      cmd.exe
    • You can search for crash events in the Event Logs and find if any third party DLLs are the faulting module in the Explorer,.exe crashes Or uninstall software that is likely to include shell extensions.
    • If removing software does not resolve the issue, use these commands to repair Windows:

      dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

      sfc /scannow
    We have reports that removing these apps help resolve the issue:

    • Norton Antivirus
    • Other AV solutions
    • iCloud
    • IDT Audio (faulting module IDTNC64.cpl)
    If Task Manager is flickering, or it didn’t open, proceed with display driver troubleshooting:

    The likely cause is a display driver or display hardware issue.

    • Boot to Safe Mode with Networking.
    • Use the same steps here as for Black Screen issues – if dual chipset, disable built-in graphics, if still flickers, try with only the other chipset enabled.
    • If this does not work, or there is only a single chipset, uninstall the device and remove the driver software.
    [*]Then boot into Windows and update the drivers to the latest from the manufacturer.
     
    Bennet Martin, Mar 12, 2020
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  3. SUI
    Sui Win User
    Screen starts to flicker after logging in for a while


    Hello

    This is an entirely new issue. My screen starts to flicker after logging in/turning on computer for a while, and/or if I launch an app that uses my Nvidia card (my laptop has Optimus), I'm not exactly sure which of these two causes it. For the first while after a restart, the screen appears fine. The flickering appears on desktop background + internet browser as well, so I'm pretty sure it's not a program compatibility issue. The flickering is not severe (the type that looks like horizontal bars sliding up) but it's an annoyance.

    Tried:

    • Disabling Windows error reporting + problem reporting service in msconfig
    • Restart computer
    • Resetting Nvidia global settings to default in Nvidia control panel
    • Checking for display drive updates in device manager (all up to date)
    • Checking monitor refresh rate (60Hz, can't be changed)

    Laptop I'm using:

    • i7-4700MQ 2.4GHz
    • 1900x1080
    • Intel HD 4600 + Nvidia GT750M

    Thanks for suggestions.
     
  4. Ryan Pag Win User

    Flickering start menu options

    Flickering Start Menu - Windows 10

    Hello,

    We recommend following below methods to help you resolve the flickering issues.

    Method 1: Run Hardware and Device Troubleshooter

    • Type in Troubleshooting in the search box, then click it.
    • Select Hardware and Sound, then click Hardware and Devices
    • Follow the wizard steps to run the Troubleshooter.
    Method 2: Update the Display Adapter

    • Press Windows Logo + X, then select Device Manager.
    • Locate the Display Adapter.
    • Right-click the Display driver icon and click Update Driver Software.
    • Click on Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software option.
    • Restart the computer.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Ryan Pag, Mar 12, 2020
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