How to Fix Screen Flickering or Flashing Screen in Laptop Windows 10 Easily!

How to Fix Screen Flickering Issue on Windows Device

Method 1: Adjust Display Settings

1. Open Settings: Click on the Windows Start button and open the Settings menu on your Windows device.

2. Navigate to Display Settings:

   • Click on "System" in the Settings menu.
   • Select "Display" and scroll down to find "Advanced Display Settings."
   • Click on "Advanced Display Settings."

3. Check Adapter Settings:

   • Ensure the correct adapter is selected.
   • Go to "Display Adapter Properties for Display 1" and click on it.
   • Verify the monitor settings, especially the refresh rate (hertz).

4. Update Driver:

   • Go to the "Driver" tab.
   • Disable the device, then re-enable it by clicking on "Enable Device."
   • Save the changes and close all windows.

5. Check for Resolution: Verify if the screen flickering issue is resolved. If not, proceed to the next method.

Method 2: Update Display Drivers

1. Access Device Manager:

   • Use the Windows search bar to search for "Device Manager."
   • Open Device Manager from the search results.

2. Update Display Driver:

   • Locate the "Display Adapter" and double-click to expand.
   • Right-click on the display driver and select "Update Driver."
   • Choose the second option, "Browse my computer for drivers."
   • Select the appropriate driver from the list and install it.

3. Restart Device:

   • Close all windows and restart your device.

4. Check for Resolution: Check if the screen flickering issue persists. If it does, proceed to the final method.

Method 3: Run System File Checker (SFC)

1. Access Command Prompt:

   • Search for "cmd" (Command Prompt) in the Windows search bar.
   • Right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator."

2. Run System File Checker:

   • Type sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll and press Enter.
   • Then type sfc /verifyfile=c:\windows\system32\ followed by the description you copied.
   • Type exit to close Command Prompt.

3. Restart Device: Restart your device to apply the changes.

4. Final Check: Verify if the screen flickering issue is resolved after following all the methods.

By following these steps, you can effectively troubleshoot and fix screen flickering problems on your Windows device.