my desktop keep flashing!

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seamon1 wrote:

> 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
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MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
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