Desktop flickering

[Jo987]

A lot of times when I'm playing my games, even the online games (such as
Pogo, etc.) the colour of my desktop changes colour - goes pinkish, then back
to normal, pinkish, etc.

Is there anyway of fixing this problem? Thanks for any help.

 

[Leonard Grey]

You'll have to do some troubleshooting:

Do you have the recommended hardware and software to play the game in
question?

Same problem with a different monitor?

Same problem with a different video cable?

 

[Jo987]

I have the recommended hardware and software to play all the games. Never had
trouble with them until a few days ago. I only have 1 monitor, so can't tell.
Could my video card need replacing? Thanks for any help and your response to
my problem.

 

[JS]

Check the cable to see if it's still
securely connected.

Check the Video card also to see
if it's also securely connected.

Download and install latest drivers
for your Video card from the manufactures
web site (Do not use Microsoft drivers listed
on their Windows Update site)

When not playing any game but still on the web
or using other applications does the problem
still occur and if so does it occur when you
first turn on the PC or after using the computer
is on for a while.

 

[Malke]

I have the recommended hardware and software to play all the games. Never
had trouble with them until a few days ago. I only have 1 monitor, so
can't tell. Could my video card need replacing? Thanks for any help and
your response to my problem.

Did you make any software changes in the last few days? Install drivers for
your video card? If not, then it may be hardware (which is what it sounds
like).

Take the machine to a friend's house and attach it to their monitor. If the
results are fine, you know your own monitor needs to be replaced. If the
same problem occurs, you know the issue is with your video card. Hardware
dies, after all. Uninstall your video card and swap it out with a
known-working one. If that solves the issue, you know your original video
card needs to be replaced.

Testing hardware failures often involves swapping out suspected parts with
known-good parts. If you can't do the testing yourself and/or are
uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a professional
computer repair shop (not your local equivalent of
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). If possible, have all your data backed up
before you take the machine into a shop.

Malke

 

[Leonard Grey]

It's possible that your video card needs replacing (possibly due to
overheating.) But it would be a shame to spend the money for a new video
card (and possibly more to have it installed) only to find out there was
nothing wrong with your video card in the first place.

If you "never had trouble...until a few days ago", what happened "a few
days ago"?

 

[JS]

Also some Video cards have a separate
power connector, check to see if it's
securely inserted.

Also check for dust buildup, may be time
for a cleaning as excessive heat could also
be the cause of your problem.

 

[Jo987]

I'm sure it does need cleaning, but a little leary about cleaning it myself.
Not quite a professional on hardware. I can have someone in the apt. building
to help though. With dust, cat hair, etc. it may have to be replaced, but I
will have it cleaned first. Thanks for all the help.

 

[JS]

You're welcome.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com

I'm sure it does need cleaning, but a little leary about cleaning it
myself.
Not quite a professional on hardware. I can have someone in the apt.
building
to help though. With dust, cat hair, etc. it may have to be replaced, but
I
will have it cleaned first. Thanks for all the help.

 

[THE C. [MS MVP]]

Malke wouldn't it be better to ask of some specs. of the video card or
checking refresh rate before doing all that break down. Not recommend for
newbies.
--
Computer/Software Tech.


Charles Richmond

 

[Malke]

Malke wouldn't it be better to ask of some specs. of the video card or
checking refresh rate before doing all that break down. Not recommend for
newbies.

No. I gave the correct answer. You, on the other hand, don't seem to know
much beyond rudimentary information about computers.

You continue to refuse to provide a link to your MVP profile. Therefore, I
continue to state that you are lying about being an MVP. I can't imagine
why you would want to do this in the first place, but doing so is
reprehensible.

Malke

 

[Leonard Grey]

Phony MVP alert.

Seems to be quite a few of them lately.

 

[Mike Torello]

Phony MVP alert.

Seems to be quite a few of them lately.

More alerts than phony MVP posts.

 

[Olórin]

More alerts than phony MVP posts.

Not necessarily a bad thing.