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Figuring out how to stop screen flickering in Windows 10 on your best computer monitor can be a headache. Apart from leaving PC users helpless, it can destroy productivity and waste valuable time trying out troubleshooting options.
However, using a black uniformity test can help uncover other display issues such as backlight bleed and clouding. Be sure to implement that test after you’ve resolved screen flickering.
Fortunately, troubleshooting screen flickering on Windows 10 monitor doesn’t require a trip to the repair shop. In most cases, if your Windows 10 screen is constantly flickering, it’s likely due to a faulty application installed or a problematic display driver.
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Required: 15 minutes
Total Steps: 6
Tools Needed: None
Before you do anything, you need to establish if your Windows 10 screen flickering issue is a Display Driver issue or an Application Compatibility issue.
First, open your Task Manager by simultaneously pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESC. If that does not trigger your task manager, try CTRL + ALT + DELETE.
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If your task manager is flickering along with everything else on the screen, your problem could be due to a faulty display driver.
If, on the other hand, your task manager doesn’t flicker with the rest of your windows 10 screen, problematic software could be the root cause.
Often, Windows 10 drivers will fail and cause an issue on the computer if driver updates are neglected. Also, putting your computer to sleep instead of properly shutting it down could lead to faulty drivers.
Before performing any update, make sure your PC is plugged into power. If your computer battery dies mid-update, it could damage and corrupt your operating system.
Warning: putting your computer to sleep instead of properly shutting it down could lead to faulty drivers. Before performing any update, make sure your PC is plugged into power. If your computer battery dies mid-update, it could damage and corrupt your operating system.
To check for faulty windows 10 display drivers, do the following:
According to Microsoft, there are three programs that are culprits for Windows 10 screen flickering. iCloud, Norton Antivirus, and IDT Audio. However, if you recently installed an application before screen flickering began, it could be the problem.
If you have performed the above fixes and your Windows 10 screen still flickers, it might be time to seek specialized assistance.
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Gaming monitor shipments globally reached 18.4 in 2020 and are expected to rise to 25.9 million in 2021. The global pandemic increased the demand for gaming monitors in 2020, with more people forced to stay indoors looking for alternative entertainment (Source).
Sources:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/troubleshoot-screen-flickering-in-windows-10-47d5b0a7-89ea-1321-ec47-dc262675fc7b
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000129024/troubleshooting-a-flickering-display-after-a-windows-10-upgrade
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/how-to-stop-laptop-screen-flickering
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