WEIRD PROBLEM..WHOLE SCREEN FLICKERS WITHOUT any warning... 1

[FightingAngel]

It happens without any consistency, when I try to open a program (e.x. messenger,Internet Explorer etc..)Then I lose complete control of the cursor and have to use the task manager to reboot,when it lets me.Could anyone tell me what is happening?is has become to a point ,where I have to reboot every 5 minutes or so in order to use my dang pc...its a real mess!!
PLEASE HELP !!

 

[pbxman]

What video card are you using, what resolution, and what refresh rate? Try it at 1024x768 resolution and 75HZ, High Color. pbxman
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[FightingAngel]

Hello pbxman..thanks for the reply..I have a "Standard" video card, AGP 32M..now I'm just a regular french gal who is learning about pcs ,so pls bare with me ,I'm no pro lol..where do I go to configure the video card?( sorry if my english is not perfect)

Angel[purple]

 

[WindowWizard]

If you boot up the system in SAFE mode, the basic VGA "dumb" driver will be installed. Then see if the problem remains. If so, chances are it is a hardware problem (monitor or video card). If the problem does not remain, then I suggest there is a driver (or other controlling video software) that is causing the problem.

 

[reneleb]

When my monitor began to flicker on a random basis, it was the beginning of the end (of my monitor). Within a few hours it died completely and I had to buy a new monitor.

 

[mscallisto]

Most unfortunate but I'm sure if the monitor knew you were just regular French gal it would have been more compassionate, or at least it should have been!!

 

[FightingAngel]

Thank You All..but especially WindowWizard who helped me solved my aggravating problem..it was indeed my video card.MERCI BEAUCOUP !! Angel

 

[euston]

(Legion d'Honneur?) for WindowWizard

Yes, WindowWizard has delivered an absolute gem. It's one of the great Windows axioms.

 

[WindowWizard]

Aw, shucks, it twer nuttin. <blushing > Thanks.