How to fix screen flickering?

This issue happens because Windows Update is overwriting the official AMD driver you manually installed with HP's factory display driver. The hardware ID (SUBSYS_8706103C) confirms you have an HP laptop, and when Windows forced-installs HP's custom driver over AMD's generic driver, the graphics system conflicts with itself, leading to screen flickering and driver re-initialization logs.

Here is how to resolve the issue:

Step 1: Clean Up Old Drivers with DDU

Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from Wagnardsoft.

Boot your laptop into Safe Mode.

Run DDU, select GPU / AMD, and click Clean and restart. This wipes all corrupted driver fragments completely.

Step 2: Install HP’s OEM Driver (Recommended over Generic AMD)

Laptops with Integrated Vega graphics (like your Ryzen 3 3250U) perform best with OEM-tuned drivers:

Go to HP Support & Drivers and enter your laptop's serial number.

Download and install the AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver listed under your laptop model’s support page.

If you prefer the latest generic AMD Adrenalin software instead, install it directly from AMD's site, but make sure to complete Step 3 immediately after to prevent Windows from overriding it.

Step 3: Stop Windows from Replacing the Driver

To prevent Windows Update from overwriting your working driver and breaking the screen again:

Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.

Go to the Hardware tab and click Device Installation Settings.

Select No (your device might not work as expected) and save changes.

(Optional / Windows Pro Users): Open gpedit.msc -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update -> Manage updates offered from Windows Update -> Enable Do not include drivers with Windows Updates.

Step 4: Rule Out Hardware Issues

If the screen flickering persists across a clean driver installation:

BIOS Test: Turn off the laptop, press the power button, and immediately tap F10 repeatedly to enter the BIOS menu. Let it sit for 5 minutes. If the screen flickers inside the BIOS, the issue is hardware-related (e.g., a loose display cable or failing LCD panel).

• Freezing/Artifacting: If it only occurs within Windows after applying the steps above, the driver conflict is resolved, and disabling MPO (Multi-Plane Overlay) in Windows 11 using AMD's registry utility will stop any remaining hardware-acceleration flickers.This issue happens because Windows Update is overwriting the official AMD driver you manually installed with HP's factory display driver. The hardware ID (SUBSYS_8706103C) confirms you have an HP laptop, and when Windows forced-installs HP's custom driver over AMD's generic driver, the graphics system conflicts with itself, leading to screen flickering and driver re-initialization logs. Here is how to resolve the issue:

  Step 1: Clean Up Old Drivers with DDU

  1. Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from Wagnardsoft.
  2. Boot your laptop into Safe Mode.
  3. Run DDU, select GPU / AMD, and click Clean and restart. This wipes all corrupted driver fragments completely.

  Step 2: Install HP’s OEM Driver (Recommended over Generic AMD)

  Laptops with Integrated Vega graphics (like your Ryzen 3 3250U) perform best with OEM-tuned drivers:
  1. Go to HP Support & Drivers and enter your laptop's serial number.
  2. Download and install the AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver listed under your laptop model’s support page.
  3. If you prefer the latest generic AMD Adrenalin software instead, install it directly from AMD's site, but make sure to complete Step 3 immediately after to prevent Windows from overriding it.

  Step 3: Stop Windows from Replacing the Driver

  To prevent Windows Update from overwriting your working driver and breaking the screen again:
  1. Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.
  2. Go to the Hardware tab and click Device Installation Settings.
  3. Select No (your device might not work as expected) and save changes.
  4. (Optional / Windows Pro Users): Open gpedit.msc -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update -> Manage updates offered from Windows Update -> Enable Do not include drivers with Windows Updates.

  Step 4: Rule Out Hardware Issues

  If the screen flickering persists across a clean driver installation:
  • BIOS Test: Turn off the laptop, press the power button, and immediately tap F10 repeatedly to enter the BIOS menu. Let it sit for 5 minutes. If the screen flickers inside the BIOS, the issue is hardware-related (e.g., a loose display cable or failing LCD panel).
  • Freezing/Artifacting: If it only occurs within Windows after applying the steps above, the driver conflict is resolved, and disabling MPO (Multi-Plane Overlay) in Windows 11 using AMD's registry utility will stop any remaining hardware-acceleration flickers.

Hello,

the event message you are seeing in Device Manager simply confirms that the AMD display driver service (amdwddmg) was started successfully. The fact that the screen flickers after a few minutes indicates that while the driver loads, it is not functioning correctly with your hardware or OS build. This is a common scenario when the installed driver package is not fully aligned with the Windows 11 build you are running, or when remnants of older drivers are still present in the driver store.

The first step is to completely remove the current AMD driver package from the system. Use pnputil /enum-drivers to list installed drivers and identify the AMD package (oem19.inf in your case). Then run pnputil /delete-driver oem19.inf /force /uninstall to purge it from the driver store. After that, reboot and allow Windows Update to install the baseline WHQL driver that matches your OS build. This ensures stability before layering a newer AMD package.

If the flicker persists, you should test with the AMD “Auto-Detect and Install” utility, which will pull the correct driver branch for your Ryzen 3 3250U APU. Be aware that some of the latest Radeon drivers are optimized for newer RDNA architectures and may not be fully stable on older Vega‑based integrated GPUs. In those cases, the recommended practice is to use the OEM‑provided driver from HP/Lenovo/Dell (depending on your laptop vendor) rather than the generic AMD package. OEM drivers are tuned for the embedded panel and firmware, which often resolves flicker issues.

Finally, check Event Viewer under Applications and Services Logs → Microsoft → Windows → DisplayDriver for any warnings or errors. If you see repeated Event ID 4101 – Display driver amdwddmg stopped responding and has successfully recovered, that confirms a TDR (Timeout Detection and Recovery) loop. In that case, lowering hardware acceleration or disabling fast startup can mitigate the flicker until a stable driver is applied.

I hope you've found something useful here. If it helps you get more insight into the issue, it's appreciated to accept the answer. Should you have more questions, feel free to leave a message. Have a nice day!

Domic Vo.