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Ron Patterson
Nov 1, 2012, 10:30:25 PM11/1/12
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WinXP SP3 updated 11/1/12
When I open the program the icons on the desktop start flickering and are
not 'active'
The one click icons on the task bar are active and if I open a few programs
with them after a while the
desktop icons stop flickering. I did a System Restore to no avail and
updated my video driver.
I unplugged and replugged all connections.
Same thing happens when I boot into Win 7 on a separate internal HD but I
can't stop the flickering icons
there.
When I open the program the icons on the desktop start flickering and are
not 'active'
The one click icons on the task bar are active and if I open a few programs
with them after a while the
desktop icons stop flickering. I did a System Restore to no avail and
updated my video driver.
I unplugged and replugged all connections.
Same thing happens when I boot into Win 7 on a separate internal HD but I
can't stop the flickering icons
there.
Tim Meddick
Nov 2, 2012, 5:04:06 AM11/2/12
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Long shot, but, try a different keyboard. Flickering icons usually occur
just after boot-up [XP] as the desktop refreshes for the first time after
successfully loading all the desktop icons. I don't know of anything else
that would cause the desktop to refresh like that, and continuously, except
for the [F5] function-key. Pressing the [F5] key forces a refresh of the
desktop (when no other application has focus) and a "stuck" [F5] key would
cause the symptoms you describe.
One other theory, rare program installations, whilst active, or certain
connected hardware, may interfere with the system in a similar fashion -
try to remember when this effect began and what programs were installed /
hardware or peripherals added, that might have made this difference. Try
disconnecting any recently connected devices / uninstalling the last
program installed...
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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
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just after boot-up [XP] as the desktop refreshes for the first time after
successfully loading all the desktop icons. I don't know of anything else
that would cause the desktop to refresh like that, and continuously, except
for the [F5] function-key. Pressing the [F5] key forces a refresh of the
desktop (when no other application has focus) and a "stuck" [F5] key would
cause the symptoms you describe.
One other theory, rare program installations, whilst active, or certain
connected hardware, may interfere with the system in a similar fashion -
try to remember when this effect began and what programs were installed /
hardware or peripherals added, that might have made this difference. Try
disconnecting any recently connected devices / uninstalling the last
program installed...
==
Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
"Ron Patterson" <a.b...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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Ron Patterson
Nov 2, 2012, 3:10:17 PM11/2/12
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What a GREAT call Tim! Indeed it was the keyboard and it appears theat the
F5 key may have been sticking and releasing.
Well done and thank you.
A. Baba
Blue Master
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F5 key may have been sticking and releasing.
Well done and thank you.
A. Baba
Blue Master
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Tim Meddick
Nov 2, 2012, 8:57:32 PM11/2/12
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Just warms my heart to know I've been of some help...
Seriously, you are most welcome.
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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
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Seriously, you are most welcome.
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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
"Ron Patterson" <a.b...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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Mar 8, 2013, 8:48:55 PM3/8/13
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>Tim Meddick - Thanks so much. In my case it was indeed a stuck F5 key.
Tim Meddick
Mar 9, 2013, 9:20:52 PM3/9/13
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That's fine, my pleasure to help!...
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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
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