Flickering thumbnail bug is back

NicholasPufal

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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
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL Vostro 1510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core2Duo 1.8Ghz
Motherboard
Intel 82801HBM ICH8-DO
Memory
3Gb DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GL960/GM965
Sound Card
Realtek ALC268 HD
Hi.
Where did you get Windows 7 from? And filling these helps - System Specs
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio FZ21Z
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 ®™
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz)
Motherboard
Sony (Intel Chipset)
Memory
2x 2GB Corsair (667 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA 8600M GS (256MB)
Sound Card
Sigmatel
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4" TFT X-Black
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
Western Digital 300GB Scorpio Black (7200rpm)
Mouse
Logitech Anywhere MX
Internet Speed
Sky 5MB
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.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL Vostro 1510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core2Duo 1.8Ghz
Motherboard
Intel 82801HBM ICH8-DO
Memory
3Gb DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GL960/GM965
Sound Card
Realtek ALC268 HD
- 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:geek:
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
benchtec, built to personal specs
OS
Windows10 Pro - 64Bit vs.10547
CPU
i7-965 Extreme Edition (8 Cores) at 3.3GHz (no OC)
Motherboard
BloodRageX58 (Socket1366)
Memory
12G Corsair Dominator DDR3 - tripled
Graphics Card(s)
2xAMD SapphireNITRO R9 380(4G) crossfire
Sound Card
Sonar(SB)X-Fi onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster P2050 20"
Screen Resolution
1600x900 (widescreen)
Hard Drives
480G\OCZSolid3SSD, 64G\OCZVertex3SSD,60G\OCZVertex2SSD, 1TB\spinpointF1SATAHDD
PSU
1200w Power Station Gold
Case
ANTEC 900/2 all blue lights, etc..
Cooling
Noctua SE1366 NH-U12P - a tight fit, but a monster cooler!!
Keyboard
Logitech G19 (wired)
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser (wired)
Internet Speed
150mb unlimited
Browser
IE11(RP)
Other Info
Xbox One, Nokia735 Windows10 mobile, LG HD/DVD/Blu-Ray r/w, CyberlinkPowerDVD15, LogitechZ5500-SS(5.1), LogitechG35Phones-SS(7.1),MSOffice 2007,CorelDrawX7,Painter2016, Wacom Intuos Pro-SE

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio FZ21Z
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 ®™
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz)
Motherboard
Sony (Intel Chipset)
Memory
2x 2GB Corsair (667 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA 8600M GS (256MB)
Sound Card
Sigmatel
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4" TFT X-Black
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
Western Digital 300GB Scorpio Black (7200rpm)
Mouse
Logitech Anywhere MX
Internet Speed
Sky 5MB
Don't get old drivers if you can help it. They are not WDDM 1.1 compatible.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio Z46GDU
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
CPU
[email protected] 1066MHz FSB
Motherboard
Sony branded
Memory
6GB DDR3 1066MHz
Graphics Card(s)
9300M GS 256MB Dedicated (Speed) + Intel4500MHD (Stamina)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
13.1' WXGA
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
320GB 7200RPM w/ 16MB cache
Internet Speed
1MB/s

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
IBM
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 T8100 @ 2.10GHz
Memory
3 GB SO-DIMM DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce Go 7300
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia 7.1 3D
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Mouse
Logitech MX
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.
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL Vostro 1510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core2Duo 1.8Ghz
Motherboard
Intel 82801HBM ICH8-DO
Memory
3Gb DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GL960/GM965
Sound Card
Realtek ALC268 HD
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!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
IBM
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 T8100 @ 2.10GHz
Memory
3 GB SO-DIMM DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce Go 7300
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia 7.1 3D
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Mouse
Logitech MX
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.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL Vostro 1510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core2Duo 1.8Ghz
Motherboard
Intel 82801HBM ICH8-DO
Memory
3Gb DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GL960/GM965
Sound Card
Realtek ALC268 HD
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.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
IBM
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 T8100 @ 2.10GHz
Memory
3 GB SO-DIMM DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce Go 7300
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia 7.1 3D
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Mouse
Logitech MX
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.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL Vostro 1510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core2Duo 1.8Ghz
Motherboard
Intel 82801HBM ICH8-DO
Memory
3Gb DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GL960/GM965
Sound Card
Realtek ALC268 HD
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!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL Vostro 1510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core2Duo 1.8Ghz
Motherboard
Intel 82801HBM ICH8-DO
Memory
3Gb DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GL960/GM965
Sound Card
Realtek ALC268 HD
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 :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
IBM
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 T8100 @ 2.10GHz
Memory
3 GB SO-DIMM DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce Go 7300
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia 7.1 3D
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Mouse
Logitech MX
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