Windows 10: Screen flickering/Blinking issue after updating to Windows 10 1903 build.

As the subject line says, I've tried to install version 1903 of Windows 10 twice. The first time was on Wednesday, June 12. I downloaded the update, then rebooted to install the update, then had to wait for about 10 minutes on a "Preparing Windows" screen and then ended up with a non-stop blinking desktop screen. I rolled back to the previous version of Windows 10 and decided to try again a while later. I thought the blinking might have ocurred because I hadn't updated my graphic driver, so I made sure to update it before my second try.


The second try was today, June 17. Same thing happened as on Wednesday:

Download version 1903.

Reboot to install version 1903.

Wait for about 10 minutes on "Preparing Windows" screen.

Non-stop blinking desktop screen.

Rolled back to previous version.


Could anyone please help me solve this problem?


Some stats:

Computer: HP Pavilion 550-300no

OS: Windows 10 Home.

Processor: AMD A8-7600 Radeon R7, 10 Computer Cores 4c+6G 3.10 GHz
Installed RAM: 16.0 GB (14.9 GB available for use)
System Type: 64-bit operativ system, x64-based processor.

Graphics Card: AMD Radeon (TM) R5 M320
AMD Radeon R7 Graphics + (TM) R5 Dual Graphics
Graphic Driver version: 19.5.2

Best regards.







***Modified Title from: I tried to install version 1903 of Windows 10 twice – Blinking desktop screen both times***

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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.