Flickering thumbnail bug is back

[NicholasPufal]

Hey all,

in the past I did post the same issue. No luck, so I did go back to XP...

So I thought: why not try again Windows 7?

I did a clean install (formated my C:, installed 7...), installed drivers... updated some stuff through Windows Update... And for my surprise, the bug was back again, this time started really fast (did use the system for 30min and from that time till now the bug appears and dissapears in the speed of light...)

Last time I guess wasnt clear about what my problem was... And I saw many answers to people with the same kind of issues, which didn't correspond to what the problem really is...

So now I did make a video, showing it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onk6y_55SU8

I'm already using the latest video drivers, and its a clean install. Just did install it.

I can't use Windows 7 with this bug, because even when using ALT + TAB, it appears and dissapears! So I can't change from one window to another.... Just after lots of effort (and luck).

Any advice is appreciate.

Thanks

 

[FZ21Z]

Hi.
Where did you get Windows 7 from? And filling these helps - System Specs

 

[NicholasPufal]

I have a DELL Vostro 1510. Did update specs here in the forums.

The Windows 7 was bought from a store here in my city. My notebook originally came with Windows Vista.

 

[BugMeister]

- hi, Nicholas
- could you please fill in your system specs..
- this may assist in tracing the cause of your problem..

- sorry, I've just noticed that you have updated the entries in your system specs..
- thanks

 

[FZ21Z]

Have you tried the Vista Display driver? -Drivers & Downloads

And updated the chipset drivers - INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets

 

[Frostmourne]

Don't get old drivers if you can help it. They are not WDDM 1.1 compatible.

 

[Kika]

Hi, did you try my solution posted here? http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...-flicker-hover-unable-use-aer.html#post554365

change the setting in registry: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop - ForegroundLockTimeout (set the value to 00030d40).

I fixed this on my system

 

[NicholasPufal]

No. Nothing seems to solve this issue.

The registry entry is correct already (as showed in the attachment).

I've updated the INF and also did try the latest Vista 32 drivers... No luck.

This is really annoying, I barely can post here because It's simply too hard to switch between windows.

 

[Kika]

I never tried it myself, but there is Aero troubleshooter Open the Aero troubleshooter Don't know if it will be any help, but doesn't hurt to try I guess. Good luck!

 

[NicholasPufal]

It said it couldn't identify the problem.

I checked my "device manager", everything is ok (no yellow marks).

Also, another thing I've noticed, is that it always happens when MSN is running and I receive a message, so it starts blinking. Then when I hover it, the bug happens.

When MSN is opened, but I'm not talking to anyone (and nobody is talking to me) it seems it doesn't happen... So maybe its MSN related? I need to do more tests in order to confirm that.

 

[Kika]

Try to run MSN in Vista compatibility mode, I changed to compatibility mode to get the tray icon. I never connected those two issues, maybe is related somehow. Though now if I run in normal mode again the bug doesn't appear for me, at least not yet.

 

[NicholasPufal]

I confirmed. It's related to Windows Live Messenger.

Mine built is 14.0.8089.726

Just when I receive a message, and the icon starts blinking, it screws everything.

I did try using Piding instant messenger, and the issue didn't appear while using it...

Also, did try to change the compatibility mode to Vista, Vista SP1 and Vista SP2, and none did solve.

I also have installed Messenger Plus Live (latest version, from their website).

Need to check if it's really just WLM, or if its some extension is fault.

 

[NicholasPufal]

People, did find the solution!

It was a damn extension that I'm using with Messenger Plus Live... The extension is called KeyFlasher, and it`s funcionality is to blink the scroll lock key in order to show I have a new message. Maybe with it blinking, Windows 7 went nuts, and thats the why kept appearing and dissapearing the thumbnails.

I really appreciate all the help, and Im sorry for such a stupid bug... But well... Would never know that without trying.

Really hope this helps someone!

 

[Kika]

Uhh, I have set blink option for my mouse! It has separate button for that, and the problem did start after installing Logitech driver to enable the blink! I don't use Plus, but then it is related to blinking options somehow....

Very nice to know you got this fixed too