how to fix my screen from blinking

johnny johnson 0 Reputation points
2026-08-31T20:40:17.2033333+00:00

I keep losing my connection as if explorer keeps opening and closing

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Ferdinand Nanalig 32,825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-31T23:05:24.4366667+00:00

    Hi! Let me help you.

    May I please know if you recently installed a 3rd party software that may have triggered the Explorer issue?

    Please try disabling all the startup items and see if your screen will still blink.

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    2026-08-31T20:40:31.8233333+00:00

    If the screen is blinking and it feels like Explorer is repeatedly opening and closing, use this order:

    1. Reset the graphics driver first.
      • Press Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B.
      • If that does not help, restart the PC.
    2. Check whether Task Manager flickers.
      • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. If Task Manager does not appear, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
      • If Task Manager flickers too, the problem is probably the display driver.
      • If Task Manager does not flicker, but the rest of the screen does, the problem is probably an incompatible app.
    3. If it points to the display driver, fix it in Device Manager.
      • In the taskbar search box, type device manager and open it.
      • Expand Display adapters.
      If this started after a recent Windows Update, try Roll Back Driver:
      • Right-click the display adapter > Properties > Driver tab > Roll Back Driver > Yes.
      • Restart the device.
      • Note: administrator privileges are required. If Roll Back Driver is unavailable, there is no previous driver to return to.
      If rollback is not available or does not help, try Update driver:
      • Right-click the adapter > Update driver.
      • The PC or display adapter manufacturer may have the most recent driver for the system.
      If the issue continues, try Uninstall Device:
      • Right-click the adapter > Properties > Driver tab > Uninstall Device.
      • Select the checkbox to remove/delete the driver software for the device, then select OK.
      • Restart the device so Windows attempts to reinstall the driver.
      • Note: this requires administrator privileges. If the checkbox is missing, start the PC in safe mode first.
    4. If Task Manager does not flicker, remove the incompatible app.
      • In Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
      • Select the app, then Uninstall > Uninstall.
      • Restart after uninstalling the first app and test again.
      • If the issue remains, uninstall suspect apps one by one until the blinking stops.
      • If the app came from Microsoft Store, check for updates there first. Otherwise, get updates from the app manufacturer.
    5. If the screen is too unstable to follow the steps, start the PC in safe mode and then perform the driver uninstall or app removal.

    If this began right after a recent update and Explorer keeps crashing, uninstalling the latest quality update from Windows Recovery Environment or using System Restore to return to an earlier restore point is also a supported path.

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