Windows 10: how to find the app causing the blinking screen.

Hi,

I have tried all the ways I can find what is causing my screen to blink with I open pdf or docs. My task manager does not blink. The last suggestion was to find an app that is causing this to happen. I have read the directions many times and tried to find the app many times but can not.

I need someone to give me better directions to find the app. I go to the apps and there is nothing there to suggest which app it could be.

thank you


Nancy

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Blinking Screen

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

Blinking screen issue is usually caused due to Video card drivers.

I suggest you to try updating the Display Adapter drivers check if it works for you.

Follow the steps to update the Display driver:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
• Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
• Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.
• Restart the computer after its updated and verify.

Also try to access the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest display drivers for your computer and install the same.

If issue still persists, I suggest you to Uninstall and reinstall the Display driver and check if it works for you.
Refer to the steps below:

Follow the steps to uninstall the Display driver:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
• Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
• Select the option to Delete driver software.
• Restart the computer after its uninstalled.

Also try to access the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest display drivers for your computer and install the same.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Right-click on shortcuts and .exe's causes screen to blink + no menu


Hi - Bizzarro problem with Windows 10. Help appreciated!

In any account, including Administrator ones AND the Administrator account:

• If I right-click a desktop shortcut, the screen blinks black. No sign of the context menu.
• If I locate an .exe in its folder and right-click that, the screen blinks black. The folder closes. No context menu.

Related, perhaps:

• In a Standard account, if I try to turn down the UAC settings (so my son can use Steam without me logging him in each time), the Windows accepts my administrator password, then ignores my changes.

Notes

• I have recorded the blink and played it back frame by frame. No message or anything appears. The screen merely goes black.
• Windows 10 otherwise seems to work fine.
• I have done virus scans etc.

All this makes it very hard to set up Standard accounts that are any use. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Upgrade of Windows 10 causing blinking screen

Hi Paula,

I understand the inconvenience caused.

I would suggest you to boot to safe mode using an installation media and try the steps suggested above.

• On a working PC, go to the
  Microsoft software download website.
• 
  Download the media creation tool and then run it.
  
• 
  Select Create installation media for another PC.
  
• 
  Choose a language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit).
  
• 
  Follow the steps to create installation media, and then select Finish.
  
• 
  Connect the installation media you created to your nonfunctional PC, and then turn it on.
  
• 
  On the initial setup screen, enter your language and other preferences, and then select
  Next. If you're not seeing the setup screen, your PC might not be set up to boot from a drive. Check your PC manufacturer's website for info on how to change your PC's boot order, and then try again.
  
• 
  Select Repair your computer.
  
• 
  On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. From there,
  Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
  
  -After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in
  Safe Mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for
  Safe Mode with Networking.
  

Let us know the result.