Windows 10: Monitors flicker and shut off when using 2 different adapters

Discus and support Monitors flicker and shut off when using 2 different adapters in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I currently have a new OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor with win11 and 3 monitors with the following connections:Display port to VGA adapter HDMI... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ronan 2, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. Ronan 2 Win User

    Monitors flicker and shut off when using 2 different adapters


    I currently have a new OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor with win11 and 3 monitors with the following connectionsMonitors flicker and shut off when using 2 different adapters :Display port to VGA adapter HDMI connectionUSB 3.0 to HDMI adapter BENFEI USB 3.0 to HDMI AdapterI've installed the drivers it came with but am getting a screen that flickers every hour or so with the USB Adapter and my display port to VGA monitor shuts off and the only way to get it back on is via plugging the cable back in. I also get this message every so often:haven't been able to find anything online so any advice would be appreciated.thanks

    :)
     
    Ronan 2, Mar 1, 2023
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  2. display 2 flickering?

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    1. Since when are you facing this issue?
    2. Have you recently made any changes on the device?
    3. What is the make and model of the computer?


    Here are the few steps you can try to fix the issue.

    Method 1



    Make sure all connections for the monitor are properly connected.

    Check the cable at both the computer and monitor ends. If tightening it down or reconnecting it doesn't fix the problem try replacing the cable and check the status of the issue.

    Try connecting on a different monitor and check the status of the issue. If the issue still persists on the other monitor.



    Method 2



    You may refer the article Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10
    for more troubleshooting steps to fix the issue.



    Hope it helps.



    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Mar 1, 2023
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  3. erocker Win User
    Screen Flickering

    Return that card for something else. I've heard of many issues with Asus Direct Cu 7970's. You could try finding a different monitor to see if your monitor is the problem, but I doubt it.

    **I though you tried differnet cables. Buy a new cable and try it. Get a Dual Link DVI cable.

    Here's a list.

    1. Uninstall and reinstall video drivers.

    2. Replace cable

    3. Try different monitor

    4. Try different video card

    5. Replace video card.

    If you can do any of the steps above, just skip to step #5.
     
    erocker, Mar 1, 2023
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  4. Monitors flicker and shut off when using 2 different adapters

    Monitor Dim and Flickers

    I have a new Dell Inspiron 3668 cpu and running it with my old Dell ST2010 I have run the windows "troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10" from Windows help. When I go to task Mngr. it still flickers. So, I uninstalled the display driver as suggested
    and then ran the "Check for updates". The problem still remains. Any further suggestions?? My next step is to just replace the monitor and assume Windows 10 will not run it!
     
    corvette65, Mar 1, 2023
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