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    Screen Flickering

    Discussion in 'HP' started by madengineer, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. madengineer

    madengineer Notebook Consultant

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    Hello

    I just my new HP 8530w this Friday and sometimes when i open outlook or play a divx movie, the screen flickers badly till i close the program.

    I do not know how should i diagnose it ?? it like the screen is refreshing but badly almost on...off....on...off

    very annoying....any suggestions?
     
    madengineer, Dec 14, 2008
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  2. Wishmaker

    Wishmaker BBQ Expert

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    Have you tried different GC drivers? are you using a properly grounded outlet?
     
    Wishmaker, Dec 14, 2008
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    Does this happen only with Outlook and Divx?
    If it happens only with these two apps. then I don't think it is the hardware.

    Did you try any other programs? DVD playback?
    Did you reinstall the drivers?

    Can you connect to an external monitor (VGA or HDMI) and reproduce it?
    Also does it happen in battery mode or when plugged?
     
    asusnote, Dec 14, 2008
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  4. madengineer

    madengineer Notebook Consultant

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    alright it is not outlook, only divx related.

    I downloaded xvid and played the same video via wmp and it worked fine. The issue is when i attempt to play it via VLC media player and divx videos via browsers.

    I am doing this plugged in and @ high performance. I do not have external monitor to check where the problem is...

    I went to nvidia's website and they mention check with your OEM for latest video drivers and when i checked @ hp.com 8530w they do not have drivers for nvidia ??? only ATi, really strange.......

    any idea with the new info? thanks

    I have installed divx player, divx web player and xvid codec. It works fine via wmp but no where else!

    madengineer
     
    madengineer, Dec 14, 2008
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    madengineer Notebook Consultant

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    should i post this thread or move it to another section where a wider audience could read and suggest on this ?

    thanks
     
    madengineer, Dec 15, 2008
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    zyber sniper Notebook Consultant

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    This does not happen on my 8530w. I use divx and VLC player to watch the Terminator Sarah Conor Chronicles.

    I am using all the stock drivers as well.
     
    zyber sniper, Dec 16, 2008
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    You just need new codecs, try installing k-lite codec pack or CCCP project

    You can download drivers from www.laptopvideo2go.com
     
    flipfire, Dec 16, 2008
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    VLC uses its own codecs. Therefore, installing DivX is pointless if you use VLC for playback. The DivX codec will be used by every other player.
     
    Wishmaker, Dec 16, 2008
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    thats true that VLC uses its own codec....thats why i was confused why the hell the screen flickers while playing a video through it. Also playing divx videos via browsers have the same issue.

    Running through wmp with xvid codec was fine no issues.
     
    madengineer, Dec 16, 2008
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