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Laptop Screen Flickering: 4 Easy Ways to Permanently Fix It
Tested and proven solutions to get your screen working normally
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Updated onJuly 22, 2024
updated onJuly 22, 2024
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The laptop screen flickering issue is one of the many display-related problems on Windows PC. This issue can be due to hardware issues or problems with an app.
This guide will show you how to fix this problem effectively, just like we did with thescreen flashing on Windows 10issue.
Why does screen flickering occur on a laptop?
The laptop screen flickering black or pink issue can be traced to different factors. Below are some of the causes of the problem:
How can I fix the laptop screen flickering?
Before you get down to applying the fixes in this section, press theCtrl+Shift+Esckeys to launch the Task Manager. If your screen flickers on the Task Manager window, the problem is likely due to your display driver.
If it does not, it is probably due to an incompatible app. You can apply the suitable fixes below:
1. Reinstall the display driver in Safe Mode
Safe mode starts your computer with limited files and drivers, but Windows will still run. This is the first step in solving the laptop screen flickering issues.
Note that you should select the Safe Mode with Networking option because you will need an internet connection to download your driver.
The last step towards fixing the laptop screen flickering issue is to update the display driver using Windows update. Another option is to go to your driver manufacturer’s website to download and install the latest version.
If you need more ways to do this manually, check our detailed guide onupdating drivers on Windows 10. Alternatively, you can simplify the process by using adriver update tool.
2. Uninstall incompatible apps
If your laptop screen is not flickering in Task Manager, you need to remove the apps that might be causing the problem. Some users have found Norton Antivirus, iCloud, and IDT Audio to cause this issue.
Another option is to update these apps or contact the manufacturers to report the problem.
3. Change screen resolution and refresh rate
There is a recommended resolution and refresh rate for your screen and display adapter. However, your laptop screen might flicker if you set it to a higher value than your device can handle. Thus, using the default value or a lower one is recommended.
4. Disable Windows Desktop Manager
Some users have also pinpointed the laptop screen flickering issue to the Windows Desktop Manager. Disabling this service and restarting your PC should solve the problem.
With this, we have reached the end of this guide. It might not be a software issue if your laptop screen is still flickering, especially when moved.
In this case, you must take your laptop to a technician to check the hardware.
Similarly, ifvertical and horizontal lines are messing with your screen, check our detailed guide to fix the issue quickly.
Let us know the solution that helped you fix the problem in the comments below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
