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Discus and support Weird screen/desktop flashing/flickering after an update, unable to do anything, can’t even... in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I rebooted my pc (there was the screen saying “getting things ready” so I figured there was an update that needed to get installed). After the reboot... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/lul_lql, Dec 19, 2020.

  1. Weird screen/desktop flashing/flickering after an update, unable to do anything, can’t even...


    I rebooted my pc (there was the screen saying “getting things ready” so I figured there was an update that needed to get installed). After the reboot the desktop started flashing, I can’t do anything but move the cursor around, can’t even open task manager. It seems as though win eplorer was crashing in a loop or something, can’t even enter safe mode. What is going on?

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    :)
     
    /u/lul_lql, Dec 19, 2020
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  2. AlanR246 Win User

    Screen flicker and hangup on desktop screen

    The short term fix for me was to roll back to Windows 7. I did not have the time to work through the issues but will try again in a week or so. I had a call in to the Microsoft Answer Desk and got a call back after I rolled back. Pasted below are the suggestions
    to attempt find the problem. In my case, I suspect Norton was the culprit since that was the common product on both my desktops and I was not seeing a flicker in Task Manager window.

    From the Microsoft Answer Desk:

    Here are the Steps for the Flickering issue.

    If we see the screen flickering after sign-in there are two possible causes - apps causing Explorer to crash, or display driver issues.

    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.
    Here are the Steps for the Flickering issue.

    If we see the screen flickering after sign-in there are two possible causes - apps causing Explorer to crash, or display driver issues.
     
    AlanR246, Dec 19, 2020
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  3. Flickering screen and unable to maximize items

    Hi Jane,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As you are facing issues with flickering screen, do let us know the following to assist you better:

    • How often you see black/ flickering screen on your device?
    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • Is the issue of maximizing the screen confined to any particular game?
    • Were you able to see any error code with this issue?

    I would like to inform that screen flickering in Windows 10 is usually caused by incompatible apps or display drivers.

    I suggest you to refer to the troubleshooting steps like Check to see if
    Task Manager flickers, Uninstall an incompatible app,
    Update your display driver from the Microsoft article about flickering screen and check if it helps.

    Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 19, 2020
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  4. Weird screen/desktop flashing/flickering after an update, unable to do anything, can’t even...

    Screen flickers with any Windows device

    Hello Marcus,

    To address your concern, we suggest that you check the list of troubleshooting steps provided on this
    article.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Marvin Barc, Dec 19, 2020
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