How to fix screen flickering problem on Windows 10

Screen flickering can be an annoying problem when working on a Windows computer. There are several reasons for screen flickering, such as incompatible applications, outdated display drivers, Windows updates, and electromagnetic interference. Here are some ways to fix Windows 10 computer screen flickering.

Check Task Manager

To fix a flickering screen problem, you first need to determine whether a problematic driver or an incompatible application is causing the problem.

To check, open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+ Shift+ Esc, right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager or type task manager in the search box on the taskbar.

When Task Manager opens, look at your screen to see what parts are flickering. If Task Manager is flickering, the problem is with your display driver. If everything is flickering but the Task Manager window is not, the problem is with an incompatible application.

Fix incompatible apps

If you determine that the problem is an incompatible app, check to see if you're running Norton Antivirus, iCloud, or IDT Audio. These apps can cause screen flickering in Windows 10. If you're not using these apps, check for recently installed apps.

Another type of software that can affect your screen is desktop software like live wallpaper programs . If you have it, disable or uninstall it.

If you suspect an app, try updating it to the latest version. If it still doesn't work, you'll need to uninstall the app.

Update display driver

When upgrading from another version of Windows to Windows 10, graphics drivers are not automatically downloaded and updated. Some third-party applications can help find and use the best drivers for your system, such as Driver Talent, Driver Booster, and Driver Genius.

You can update the driver using Windows settings.

Step 1 . Open Device Manager by typing devmgmt.msc in the taskbar search box.

Step 2. Click the arrow next to Display adapters to expand the menu.

Step 3. Right click on your display adapter.

Step 4. Select Update Driver .

Step 5. Select Search Automatically to search for updated driver software.

Step 6. If Windows finds a newer version of the display driver, it will automatically download and install it.

Change screen refresh rate

Step 1. Right-click an empty space on the desktop and select Display settings .

Step 2 . Scroll down to the bottom and click on Advanced display settings .

Step 3. In the related settings, click on Display adapter properties .

Step 4. Click on the Monitor tab and select a higher screen refresh rate , then click the OK button . If available, try 80Hz first.

Create new user profile

Sometimes creating a new user profile on your computer can solve the problem. To create a new profile, follow these steps:

Step 1. Tap Win+ Ito open Settings.

Step 2. Go to Accounts .

Step 3. Click on Family & other people on the left side of the window.

Step 4. Select Add someone else to this PC and follow the instructions.

Disable Problem Reports and Solution Control Panel Support and Windows Error Reporting Service

Problem Reports and Solution Control Panel Support and Windows Error Reporting Service are two Windows services that sometimes interfere with Windows and cause screen flickering issues. So you can disable them and see if that helps.

Do as follows:

1. On your keyboard, press the Win + R keys at the same time. Then type services.msc and press Enter.

2. Scroll down to Problem Reports and Solution Control Panel Support , right-click on it and select Stop.

3. Scroll down to Windows Error Reporting Service , right-click on it and select Stop.

4. Check if the screen flickering problem is resolved.

Fix screen flickering issue with NVIDIA graphics card

If you are using an NVIDIA graphics card, in addition to the above methods you may have tried, you can also set up the NIVIDIA control panel to prevent screen flickering while playing games.

1. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel to enter the NVIDIA control panel settings window.

2. In Display , select Adjust desktop size and position .

3. On the right side, scroll down to find and select the Overide the scale mode set by games and programs option .

Some users have reported that after selecting this option, there is no need to adjust the screen resolution every time they play a game.

Fix screen flickering problem with AMD graphics card

If you have an AMD graphics card, you should disable FreeSync in addition to the above methods. Some AMD users have reported that AMD Radeon FreeSync technology causes screen flickering while they are playing games.

1. Right-click on the desktop and select AMD Radeon Settings .

2. In AMD Radeon settings, select Display , then turn off the AMD FreeSync option .

Once you turn off AMD FreeSync technology, the screen will stop flickering.

Fix browser screen flickering, black issue

In addition to flickering on desktops and in games, screen flickering also occurs when you are on a web browser, especially when you are streaming video. In some cases, it gets worse when the page content turns completely black or blank for a few seconds, then comes back. So if your Google Chrome browser is experiencing screen flickering issues, you can try disabling hardware acceleration in the browser settings.

1. In the Google Chrome menu, find Settings > Advanced > System .

2. Turn off the Use hardware acceleration when available option .

3. Then, reload your browser or restart your computer. Then the screen will return to normal when browsing online.

If you use Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or another browser, you can also try disabling hardware acceleration.

Other solutions

Magnetic fields can also cause the screen to flicker. Move your laptop to a different location, away from electronic devices, and check to see if the screen flickers.

If so, it may be a faulty monitor. Test by connecting your laptop to another monitor. If the flickering does not occur when connected to another monitor, you will need to replace your monitor or laptop.

Hope the above solutions can help you fix the screen flickering problem.

Good luck!