Windows 7: Graphics Issue

I don't really know what the issue is, that is why my title is so vague.

I'll do my best to describe what the symptoms are.

Ok, whenever I try to open certain apps like WEI, try to change my resolution, or even just attempt to open an image file(.jpg, etc), my screen seems to just go crazy(for lack of better words)...

An odd thing is, I tried to get a prt. scr. of it; I had to use hot keys to paste it into paint and save it because I couldn't see what I was doing at the time. When I restarted(the only way to get back to a normal screen) I opened up the image in paint(becuase I can't open them normally, my screen will screw up again) the image appeared as if nothing was wrong.

So I had to bust out the digital camera to get a visual of it for you guys.
http://i39.tinypic.com/6i4d34.jpg
The screen flashes when it happens, not to black, just like a dim-light very rappid flashing.

Another thing I noticed is that, it says my resolution is set to 1680 x 1050, however, my desktop icons and what not are kinda big, as if the resolution was really around 1280 x 768.

I've tested with diff monitors, moved my gpu to my mobos second pci slot, and I have the latest 186.18 64bit Windows 7 driver, and nothing seems to have any effect on it. I've dual booted xp and 7, xp is fine. I've tried just having 7 installed and it makes no diff.

Sorry if this is a little long winded, I just want to give u as much info as I can, so I can get this problem solved. If u want to direct me to another section, where I could get more help, plz do. And if u need my specs just ask, their also in my profile.

do you have another cable to check it with?
ken

I've plugged an entirely different monitor in, different cable, but same problem.

My card also has 2 ports for monitors and I've tried them both same problem.

Have you tried moving the card to another pci slot

Yes, but same problem. However, when I first start up windows after moving the card, windows automatically sees my card and installs the drivers, and then prompts me to restart.

If I don't restart I can change my resolution, however I can't do much else, and the resolution will only go up to 1280 x 768.

Yes, but same problem. However, when I first start up windows after moving the card, windows automatically sees my card and installs the drivers, and then prompts me to restart.

If I don't restart I can change my resolution, however I can't do much else, and the resolution will only go up to 1280 x 768.

A kind friend pointed me to a workaround. It can be found here 7900GT Vista scrambled screen TEMPORARY FIX - NVIDIA Forums
I dont know if it will work but does seem relevant. Thanks sean

Check it out

Ken

HI woogyt, remove the video card and check if the symptoms appear in onboard video as well. I suspect its your video card.