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ArkansasQuapaw
Mar 02, 2026Iron Contributor
How to troubleshoot the issue of the Windows 11 desktop automatically refreshing every few moments?
Recently, I've noticed that the computer desktop automatically refreshes itself at regular intervals. The symptoms are that the desktop icons briefly turn white and flicker/shake, which is more notic...
KapilArya
Mar 02, 2026MVP
Suggest you to run System File Checker scan:
- Search for 'command prompt' using Windows Search.
- From results, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
- Type sfc /scannow command and press Enter key.
- Let the command complete and then reboot the machine.
If issue still persists, you can refer other suggestions in this fix:
https://www.kapilarya.com/windows-11-desktop-icons-keeps-refreshing-automatically
Let us know if this helps!
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