[FIXED] Screen Flickering in Windows 11/10/8/7 | Stop Laptop/Desktop Monitor Blinking/Flashing ON-OFF

After installing the Microsoft Windows developer updates, my windows getting the screen flickering problems with the display. And the quick questions I was asking myself - Why my screen is glitching suddenly? Do you have an idea about this screen flickering issue with the monitor of a laptop in Windows PC? Why this LCD screen flickering and how to stop an LCD monitor from Flickering or flashing? And after the solution I got, I just realized that I needed to know about the troubleshooting the Refresh Rate. Let me clarify.

Troubleshooting PC/laptop LCD/LED Screen Flickering in Windows —
Windows users used to search; how to fix laptop screen flickering asap? How to solve laptop screen shaking? how to fix screen flickering windows 10? Why is my laptop screen glitching with lines? If you also getting the monitor flickering problem, then you're on the right page.


After troubleshooting the laptop screen keeps flickering issue, it's seen that — outdated display drivers, incorrect display settings for monitor refresh rate & incompatible apps are the basic reasons for screen keeps flashing black windows 7 or screen flickering in windows 10. Not only in Windows, but MacBook Pro screen flicker problem also exists in some cases. Learn how to reduce, eliminate & fix laptop screen flickering, flashing, shaking error in simple steps.

In the previous article, you have seen the same tutorial about How to fix display flickering error for Android phones and today we are going to see the same but laptop screen flickering issue in windows so the solution is also somewhat different than that of Android.

One of the readers commented that "How to fix dell laptop screen flicker? My PC display flickering and blinking, it's very irritating". Check how to get rid of this on-screen display flickering error in windows.

Screen flickering

Screen flickering is a new screen issue where a computer or web screen flashes rapidly and continuously, causing pain and distraction to the user. It can be a result of various reasons, including hardware problems, old windows drivers, app incompatibility, outdated pc display drivers, incompatible software, overheating, malware/virus, hardware issues, or defective cables. Identifying the cause of screen flickering is crucial to resolve the issue effectively.

Why the laptop screen flickering continuously?

Initially, this error of screen blinking on and off was only limited to Android OS; but this screenflick error extends to Windows laptop screen — affecting our eyes terribly. But what is the cause of a flickering laptop screen?

Why its required to fix Screen Flickering in Windows ASAP

• You really need to focus on how to fix the laptop screen flashing and repeatedly blinking since it becomes difficult for the eyes to see & focus on the screen, and that points to get eye strain & headaches.
  
  
• Furthermore, this consistent screen blinking will cause the pupil to tighten and constrict, which results in a bigger eye range to focus [Vision Disorder] as you are spending lots of time in front of the computer.

Solved Laptop Screen Flickering in Windows 11/10/8/7

Stop Desktop Monitor Blinking/Flashing ON-OFF: The issue is got to relate to the resolution, you need to change the frequency. Basically horizontal flickering lines when the screen flickers caused by vibrations on the screen and people started to believe that their computer system becomes OLD or electrical signal is not proper or graphics drivers are not updated. And I think, that might be true up to some extent, but those are not practical reasons.

Check following methods To fix flickering or flashing screen on Windows PC:

METHOD 1: Fixing Screen Flickering by Updating Display Drivers

If you are facing screen flickering issues at regular time intervals on your Windows PC, the most likely reason is outdated or corrupt display or graphics drivers. To resolve this problem, you try updating your display driver with safe mode. For this, you need to start your PC in safe mode, uninstall the current display adapter, and then check for driver updates.

Let's get started, by updating Windows display driver first:

1. First, you need to start your PC in Safe Mode.
2. Once you have done that, select and hold (or right-click) the Start button, and then choose Device Manager. I mean just go to "Device Manager"
3. Next, extend the "Display adapters" section, select and hold (or right-click) the listed adapter, and then select Uninstall device.
4. Make sure to select "Attempt to remove the driver for this device",
5. Then choose "Uninstall" and then,
6. Restart your PC.
7. After your PC restarts, press the "Windows logo key + I" on your keyboard to open "Settings". If that doesn't work, select Start >> Settings.
8. From Settings, select Windows Update >> Check for updates, and install any available updates.

This should help you resolve the screen flickering issue on your Windows PC.

METHOD 2: Troubleshoot Screen Flickering Refresh Rate

How do I stop my laptop screen from flickering? Here you do not only remove screen flickering but also going to reduce background vibrations called screen shaking. Before starting to fix screen flickering error, make sure you are using the latest driver for the graphics card for your LCD monitor.

Luckily, there are a few steps you need to follow to stop the screen flickering and to avoid these problems.

1. Click on Start
   
   
2. Go to Control Panel >> Appearance and Personalization
   
   
3. Open Display and click "Change display settings"
   
   
4. You will get "Screen Resolution" Window which showing 'Change the appearance of your display'
   
   
5. Click on "Advanced settings" and small window pop out.
   
   
6. Go to "Monitor" tab
   
   
7. Now change "Screen refresh rate" to higher value.
   Set it as per your monitor settings to remove screen flicker.
   
   
8. Close all opened windows and check screen behavior, this should fix laptop screen keeps flickering error ever.

Video: How To Fix Flickering or Flashing Screen on Windows PC/Laptops

Bottom Line

I hope this solution has applied to fix your screen flickering error.

If you know any better way to solve screen flickering, then you may share it via the comment section shown below. I would glad to add it directly to this page.