my desktop keep flashing!

[Guest]

I have checked my computer isn't infected with virus or spyware, and
yesterday everything is still fine, when I switch on computer today, before
everything from the startup is loaded, my desktop keep flashing, that
includes the backgroud wallpaper with icons, and the task bar. When it keep
flashing, it's hard for me to do things, because it's like keep refreshing
the desktop. I have installed the new winamp yesterday, and disable the
winamp agent, but I don't think this has anything to do with it....
Help me out ~ thanks!

 

[Malke]

I have checked my computer isn't infected with virus or spyware, and
yesterday everything is still fine, when I switch on computer today,
before everything from the startup is loaded, my desktop keep
flashing, that includes the backgroud wallpaper with icons, and the
task bar. When it keep flashing, it's hard for me to do things,
because it's like keep refreshing the desktop. I have installed the
new winamp yesterday, and disable the winamp agent, but I don't think
this has anything to do with it.... Help me out ~ thanks!

Some things to try; do only one thing at a time and test after each
change -

1. Try this fix from MVP Kelly Theriot:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm - Prevent automatic icon
and folder refresh, Line 157

2. Reinstall your video drivers. Get the drivers from either:
a. The device mftr.'s website.
b. The motherboard mftr.'s website if onboard video.
c. The OEM's website for your specific model computer if you have an OEM
machine (Dell, HP, Sony, etc.).

3. Uninstall Winamp.

4. Do a System Restore to a date when the computer worked correctly.

Malke