icons are flashing?

M. McGhee 0 Reputation points
2026-09-14T19:46:39.3166667+00:00

My PC homepage display icons are flashing? I don't know how to stop it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-14T19:47:14.33+00:00

    Try this in order:

    1. Press Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B to reset the graphics driver.
    2. If that does not help, restart the PC.
    3. Check whether Task Manager is also flickering:
      • 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 desktop does, the problem is probably an incompatible app.

    If it looks like a display driver problem:

    1. Open Device Manager from the taskbar search box.
    2. Expand Display adapters.
    3. Right-click the display adapter and try one of these:
      • Roll Back Driver: Properties > Driver tab > Roll Back Driver > Yes. Then restart the PC.
      • Update driver.
      • Uninstall Device from the Driver tab, then restart so Windows attempts to reinstall it.

    Notes:

    • Rolling back or uninstalling a driver requires administrator privileges.
    • If Roll Back Driver is unavailable, there is no previous driver version to return to.
    • If the uninstall option to remove driver software is missing, starting in safe mode may be needed.

    If it looks like an app problem:

    1. Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
    2. Find recently installed or suspicious apps.
    3. Select the app, then Uninstall > Uninstall.
    4. Restart the PC and check whether the flashing stops.
    5. If needed, repeat one app at a time until the issue stops.

    If the app came from Microsoft Store, check for app updates first. If it came from somewhere else, check the app maker’s site for updates.

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  2. Horace Wiggins 530 Reputation points
    2026-09-14T20:26:05.04+00:00

    Are they on the desktop or taskbar? Have you tried a right click on one of them?

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  3. Lester Bernard Reyes 84,815 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-14T20:29:43.5933333+00:00

    Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

    Have you noticed any changes before the issue starts? And have you installed any hardware or software that may trigger the issue? While waiting for your response, kindly follow the steps below:

    Roll back the Display driver:

    -Press the Windows key + X

    -Go to Device Manager

    -Expand the Display adapters

    -Look for your Display driver

    -Right-click and click Update Driver

    -Select Browse my computer for drivers

    -Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

    -Choose an old driver or another driver name, then select it and hit next until it installs.

    -Restart the PC and check.

    Note: If the issue persists, please let me know the make and model of your Graphics card/GPU. A clean installation of the display driver might be necessary.

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  4. Lester Bernard Reyes 84,815 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-14T22:45:55.9166667+00:00

    You are always welcome, and I'm glad it is now all good.

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