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Fix Windows 10/11 screen flickering with this easy solution

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Naturally, whenever anew Windows version hits the general public, countless glitches and bugs start appearing. And one of the most annoying ones seems to be the problem with theWindows 10screen which isconstantly flashing.While we did try to come up with some potential fixes for the annoying problem with the constantly flashing screen inWindows 10, there are many situations when they won’t work. I also suggest you to have a look at our guide onHow to Fix Screen Problems in Windows 10, as well.

One of the potential causes for a flickering display inWindows 10, as it turns out, could be caused by a 3rd party application. According to Microsoft,Norton Antivirus,iCloud, and IDT Audio could be among the software that cause the problem.

Symantec helps out to fix screen flicker inWindows 10

What Microsoft recommends is to bootWindows 10into Safe Mode and just remove these apps if you have them installed. But the guys over at Symantec have come with a few basic steps that you need to follow, and not have to remove the software. So here’s what you need to do.

SOLVED: Computer screen flickers and freezes

Step 1 – Start the computer in Safe mode with Networking

— RELATED:How to Fix Screen Problems in Windows 10

Step 2 – Download and run the fix tool

Step 3 – Restart the computer in Normal mode

Step 4 – Reinstall your Norton product

So, that’s about it. It’s nice that Symantec has come up with such a fix and we’re expecting for a similar move from the other software companies which are considered responsible for these annoying flashing screen problems.

Step 5 – Additional solutions

Just in case the solution listed above didn’t work, here are some additional methods that you can use to fix screen flickering inWindows 10:

For detailed instructions on how to perform the steps listed above, check out these two guides:

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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