screen flickers randomly

[purpleguyshhh]

My screen keeps flickering on and off at random times when I am playing a game, I have a Victus can someone help me.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @purpleguyshhh, Welcome to the HP Support Community!

It sounds like your Victus is putting on a light show instead of letting you enjoy your game! Let’s tackle this flickering issue together and get your screen back to smooth gaming action.

1. Check for Overheating

• Gaming can cause the laptop to heat up, which may lead to screen flickering. Make sure your laptop is properly ventilated. Consider using a cooling pad or adjusting the in-game settings to reduce the load on your GPU.

2. Update Graphics Drivers

• Outdated graphics drivers can cause display issues, especially when playing games.
  • Go to Device Manager > Display Adapters.
  • Right-click on your graphics card and select Update driver.
  • Choose Search automatically for updated driver software to find and install the latest drivers.

3. Adjust Refresh Rate

• If the refresh rate isn't properly set for your display, it may cause flickering.
  • Right-click on the desktop and select Display Settings.
  • Scroll down and click on Advanced Display Settings.
  • Under Refresh Rate, ensure it's set to the appropriate rate for your monitor (usually 60Hz or higher for gaming).

4. Disable Hardware Acceleration

• Some games or applications use hardware acceleration, which can sometimes cause flickering.
  • Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
  • Go to the Processes tab and identify if any application (like your browser) is using too much GPU or CPU.
  • Try disabling hardware acceleration in such apps or check the game settings to disable it.

5. Check for Background Apps or Processes

• Background processes may interfere with the game’s performance and cause flickering.
  • Open Task Manager and close unnecessary apps or processes while gaming.

6. Check for Windows Updates

• Ensure that your Windows operating system is fully updated, as updates often include display-related bug fixes.
  • Go to Settings > Update & Security and check for updates.

7. Test the Screen with Another Game or App

• Try playing a different game or running a video to see if the flickering happens in other situations. This will help identify if the issue is game-specific or a broader hardware issue.

8. Perform a System Restore

• If the issue started recently, you could try rolling back your system to a point before the issue began:
  • Go to Control Panel > Recovery > Open System Restore and follow the prompts to restore to an earlier point.

9. Test with an External Monitor

• If possible, connect your laptop to an external monitor. If the flickering only occurs on the laptop screen, it's likely a hardware issue with the display itself.

I hope these steps help you get rid of that flickering! If the issue persists, don’t hesitate to reach out again—I’ve got your back! Let’s get you back to your game without interruptions. 🎮✨

Hope I was able to make things easier for you! 😊

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Take care and have an amazing day! 🚀

Best regards,