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Ethanmaul
Mar 26, 2022Copper Contributor
No taskbar and screen flickering to black on build 22581
I am currently running build 22581.ni_release.220318-1623
Currently have no taskbar
The screen goes black every 20 seconds and resets file Explorer if I have that open and closes it. The loading icon would come up as well. Unable to use search icon in file Explorer
I haven't done anything to the computer besides use desktop engine but I uninstalled that. Also updated my pc. Still does it in safe mode
Completely unsure what to do. Unable to get to my graphics card settings to update it. Thought it might be that
Completely lost and don't want to have to pay someone to work on it or hard reset. I scaned with AVG and no viruses but it apparently had 200 broken registry's.
Any help would be appreciated! I should also mention that windows Explorer is using alot of CPU but only when the screen flashes
Currently have no taskbar
The screen goes black every 20 seconds and resets file Explorer if I have that open and closes it. The loading icon would come up as well. Unable to use search icon in file Explorer
I haven't done anything to the computer besides use desktop engine but I uninstalled that. Also updated my pc. Still does it in safe mode
Completely unsure what to do. Unable to get to my graphics card settings to update it. Thought it might be that
Completely lost and don't want to have to pay someone to work on it or hard reset. I scaned with AVG and no viruses but it apparently had 200 broken registry's.
Any help would be appreciated! I should also mention that windows Explorer is using alot of CPU but only when the screen flashes
- dipsygipsyCopper Contributor
This is how I solved:
Open settings by pressing windows+i, go to "Windows Update" then "Update History" > "Uninstall Updates". Uninstall the most recent update. Lastly reinstall the latest windows again by restarting your computer. I had no damage on files doing this.
- AutoRocket24Copper Contributor
I have a temporary fix for it
1. open your task manager
2. scroll to the bottom of your background processes
3. click on file explorer and restart it
this fixes it temporarily so it will happen again but its better then restarting your pc
- BlikkieCopper ContributorHave you found a solution?
- Imr647Copper ContributorI have the same exact problem. Only way I could get back to work is by going back to a previous build in the update section in the settings app.
- ColinStoneCopper Contributor
Same problem.
If I Restart+Shift in Advanced Options, the only options are Start Up Settings and UEFI Firmware. No Reset option or Uninstall updates.
Can't get into Settings using Win+i, just a blank screen.
Even starting in Safe Mode has flashing screen and blank settings.
- DarkTifateCopper Contributor
I have the same problem, i tried this and it works as normal:
Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Hold shift and click Restart.
Once it turns blue, Click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Uninstall Updates > Uninstall Latest Quality Update, And let the process begin.
After the process is done, go back to windows 11 and check for updates and install the update again on Windows Updates by pressing Win + I to open settings.
Restart your PC and now it works as normal. Your data is still safe.- LeoYellow46Copper ContributorI've tried your method but when I click on uninstall latest quality update it says "can't find the latest update to uninstall" , I'm stuck. If someone could help I'll appreciate.
- MartinGriffithsCopper ContributorHi LeoYellow46
Read a little further up and try my solution that's more fleshed out. No one's had a problem with that one yet.
Hope you can get your system back in shape soon đź‘Ť
- pavelkoprivaCopper ContributorI have got the same issue
- garixrodriguezCopper Contributor
I had the same problem now, I can access the control panel and stuff open file explorer, open apps like microsoft edge, install and browse, but desktop keeps on flickering. im on build 10.0.22000 Hoping that we find fix for this soon Ethanmaul
- NijashereCopper ContributorI had the same issue as well. This was caused due to the latest feature update by Microsoft. You can dismiss the time screen, click shift and the select restart. This will take you to a recovery window. There you can choose troubleshoot, advanced options and then uninstall previous update. Make sure you select the feature update. Once done, you’ll have the previous good version back. Make sure you also pause the updates for a while until Microsoft fix the issues with the latest version or update.
- Jorge_El_GranCopper ContributorI am experiencing the same issue. This needs to get Microsoft’s attention because this update causes a completely unusable state of windows