Windows 10: Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep

Discus and support Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; [IMG] Whenever my computer returns from sleep, the screen looks like this on the current software I have open. I noticed that by restarting the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by GloriaVazquez, Oct 9, 2020.

  1. Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep


    Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep [​IMG]

    Whenever my computer returns from sleep, the screen looks like this on the current software I have open. I noticed that by restarting the program I'm using or reloading the page I am works to bring it back to normal, but it's become disruptive. I am using an OMEN 15 with core i7 10th gen and nvidia geforce rtx 2070. The software is up to date as well.

    :)
     
    GloriaVazquez, Oct 9, 2020
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  2. Second monitor appears pixelated sometimes

    Before we get started, here might be some setup information that may be worth noting. My primary monitor is a 1080p, 1920 x 1080 (native) using an HDMI to DVI. My secondary monitor is a SONY TV 1360 x 768 (native) using an HDMI. Both are connected to my graphics card and not the motherboard. I have always had this setup but I have not always had this issue.

    Preforming the following actions may cause my second monitor to appear pixelated.
    • Getting a web browser out of maximized mode by click dragging the window or using the restore button
    • Using full screen on the secondary monitor
    • Dragging a window into the second monitor, sometimes

    In order to temporarily solve this issue I must apply a change to any display using the Nvidia Control Panel. Using the Windows display settings to apply a change does not always fix the issue. Also note that after the second monitor goes pixelated, my computer does not detect a change in any display's resolution settings.

    So far I have tried the following fixes to no avail
    • Keeping display drivers up to date
    • Using a DDU to wipe display drivers clean and start anew
    • Using the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

    I have tried to use capture software to screenshot the pixelation but it can not see it. I have to use a camera to show what it looks like instead.
    Before:

    Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep [​IMG]

    After:

    Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep [​IMG]


    Capture software is not capable of detecting the pixelation so I have recreated what it looks like on screen. Use this as reverence if the pictures look bad.
    Before:

    Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep [​IMG]

    After:

    Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep [​IMG]
     
    Tjaekazuta, Oct 9, 2020
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  3. Monitor will not return from sleep mode

    After upgrade to Windows 10, my monitor would not return from sleep mode although all other functions appear to wake up. I have seen other posts, primarily regarding Asus devices. I upgraded to the latest BIOS from Asus, and upgraded the video adapter
    software and drivers directly from AMD Radeon, versus the automatically configured Microsoft drivers. This seems to have resolved the issue and the video performance seems improved as well.
     
    ponchojack, Oct 9, 2020
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  4. SolShan Win User

    Monitor appears pixelated after returning from sleep

    Extended desktop on second monitor, how to stop windows return to main display on sleep?

    I have recently upgraded to Windows 10 and use an extra monitor. My output settings are to Extended Desktop, with my laptop monitor the principal one.

    When I used Windows 7 and I woke my computer after it went to sleep or the screen saver came on my open windows would be on the monitor I had last used them on. Now with Windows 10 after sleep/screensaver all my windows return to the main monitor, i.e.
    my laptop screen.

    I can't find any setting button to keep the application windows where they were before sleep and can't find any suggestions with an online search. Does anyone know how I might solve this issue, please?
     
    SolShan, Oct 9, 2020
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