Screen and power button is flickering

[Anshsharma77]

When I launch a game. The screen flickers randomly and power button too. Then it gets stuck

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Anshsharma77 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for explaining that—screen flickering combined with a blinking power button and system freeze during gaming is a strong sign of graphics driver instability, power delivery issues, or even thermal throttling. 

Let’s walk through a complete fix-it guide to help stabilize your HP laptop during gameplay.

 

✅ 1. Update Graphics Drivers

• Visit the GPU manufacturer's site (Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA) and download the latest driver.
• Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in Safe Mode if updating fails—this cleans residual files before reinstalling.

 

🔄 2. Check for Windows Updates

• Go to Settings > Windows Update and install all pending updates, including optional ones (especially related to display or security).

 

🔋 3. Adjust Power Settings

• Set to High Performance or Best Performance in Control Panel > Power Options.
• Disable power-saving features like sleep timers and display dimming during gameplay.

 

💡 4. Inspect Display Settings

• Right-click desktop > Display Settings > Advanced Display.
• Verify the refresh rate matches your monitor (e.g., 60Hz, 120Hz).
• Ensure resolution is native and compatible with the game’s requirements.

 

🛡️ 5. Scan for Malware and Viruses

• Use Windows Security > Virus & threat protection or a trusted third-party antivirus.
• Malware can interfere with system processes and trigger graphical instability.

 

🎮 6. Optimize Game Settings

• Lower resolution, disable anti-aliasing, reduce shadow and texture details.
• Set V-Sync to ON or OFF based on your GPU’s behavior—it affects frame timing.

 

🔌 7. Check Physical Connections

• Ensure the charger is securely connected.
• For laptops with dual GPUs, avoid using low-power USB-C ports that may throttle performance.

🧰 8. Disable Fullscreen Optimization

• Right-click the game executable > Properties > Compatibility tab.
• Check Disable fullscreen optimizations.
• Click Apply.

 

🔄 9. Reinstall DirectX & Visual C++ Redistributables

• These can corrupt over time and cause instability.
• Visit Microsoft’s site and reinstall:
  • DirectX End-User Runtime
  • Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributable Packages

 

🌡️ 10. Monitor System Temperatures

• Use HWMonitor, MSI Afterburner, or CoreTemp to check CPU/GPU temps.
• If exceeding 85°C frequently, clean vents and consider a cooling pad.

 

🔧 11. Run HP Hardware Diagnostics

• Press Esc > F2 at boot to launch diagnostics.
• Run tests on Graphics, Memory, and Battery to catch deeper faults.

 

🧠 12. Update BIOS and Chipset

• Visit your laptop’s HP support page.
• Update the BIOS, Chipset drivers, and firmware—these manage hardware control and stability.

You’re doing the right thing by tackling this head-on—we’ll get your gaming experience smooth and stable again! 🎯💻🎮

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye