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How to fix screen flickering after upgrading to Fall Creators Update

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The long-awaitedWindows 10 Fall Creators Updateis finally here and we’ll see is it going to meet the expectations. Just like it’s predecessor, the Redstone 3 update brings out arguably mediocre improvements and a lot of issues.

One of the most sensitive problems we bump into is an unusualscreen flicker. It emerged immediately after the upgrade so it’s safe to say thatFall Creators Updateis the one to blame.

In order to address this, we compiled a list of possible solutions and curated them for you. If your screen flickers or behaves unusually in any other manner, consider following the steps below.

How to fix screen flickering in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

1. Check GPU drivers

When it comes to screen-related issues, you should first point your finger at GPUdrivers. Most of the time, the main culprit for flickering, stutters, resolution drops, sudden black screens, and other not-so-welcomed distresses arefaulty or unsuitable drivers. And, it seems that it’s a trend for every new Windows version to cause some kind of incompatibility-provoked issue in regards todrivers.

So, your further actions are simple: checkdrivers> uninstall the genericdriver> install the officialdriver> tap yourself on the shoulder and enjoy inFall Creators Updatewithout the screen flickering. If this looks like something too much to handle on your own, make sure to follow the instructions below:

If that wasn’t enough and you’re still experiencing issues, make sure to navigate to one of these websites, depending on your GPU model, and download officialdriverprovided by the manufacturer.

Keep in mind that alldriversmust be updated for your PC to work properly. In order to prevent PC damage by installing the wrongdriverversions, we suggest updatingdriversautomatically by using a specializeddriverupdatertool.

This type of tool will automate the entire process on your behalf and will search, update and download the appropriate driver version for your device avoiding permanent damage on PC.

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2. Uninstall the third-party antivirus

This is a long shot solution but even the stranger things have happened inWindows 10so it’s worth giving it a try. ThefeudbetweenWindows 10and third-party antivirus solutions is well-known.

It can cause a lot of issues, especially with the introduction of usable, non-marginalized Windows Defender. The possible conflict might affect the overall performance and cause various issues.

Because of that, we advise you to uninstall antivirus and look for changes. If you’re still stuck with the irritating screen flickering, you can always install antivirus of choice again. Follow the instructions below to get rid of the antivirus temporarily:

Additionally, some antivirus solutions are more resistant to uninstalling, so you might need to boot into Safe Mode and remove them that way.

3. Double-check display’s refresh rate

Now, we’re still roaming in ”not likely” grounds, but the refresh rate, as same as other system settings, can get disrupted by the latest Windows update.

With issues like this everything is possible, so it’s welcomed to confirm that the refresh rate is set at 60Hz. It won’t take too much of your time and it even might help.

Here’s a step-by-step explanation:

4. Update BIOS

Switching back and forth fromWindows 10to its predecessors is usually a simple and clean operation. However, occasionally BIOS can pose as the stumbling block andcreate a lot of issues.

In this case, if you upgraded from Windows 7 or 8 toWindows 10and you’re running an older motherboard, the old UEFI/BIOS firmware might not suffice.

Consequently, the not fully functional firmware that’s incompatible withWindows 10can further affect GPU and that creates a line of problems that are hard to cope with.

So, what you’ll need to do is to update your BIOS and, hopefully, resolve all screen issues that way. However, updating BIOS isn’t exactly simple or rather, it can have fatal consequences.

Therefore, we advise you to look up for your motherboard and inform in detail about available BIOS versions and the update procedure. We have a great article about BIOS updating (flashing), so make sure to check it outhere.

5. Reset this PC

Finally, if none of the previously enlisted solutions worked for you, don’t worry, we won’t yield yet. There’s turning to restore options as the last resort. Or the ”Reset this PC” option that’s the most thorough when it comes to problem resolving. It’s somewhat analog to the clean reinstall procedure, but the main difference lies in the fact that it lets you keep your apps and files.

If you’re not certain about the recovery options, make sure to follow these instructions closely:

This is probably the best-suited solution for users that upgraded toWindows 10rather than performing a clean reinstall. Just in case you can’t launch the reset process, check outthis troubleshooting guideto fix the issue.

That should do it. If you have questions, suggestions or possibly an alternative solution or two, please do share them with us in the comments section below.

How to fix screen flickering after upgrading to Fall Creators Update#

How to fix screen flickering in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update#

1. Check GPU drivers#

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2. Uninstall the third-party antivirus#

3. Double-check display’s refresh rate#

4. Update BIOS#

5. Reset this PC#