What is it when you computer screen blinks wildly and or locks up and you have to reboot?

Question

Is this malware or spyware being introduced to stop me from functioning on this computer, either from companies trying to make me buy a new computer or from disdained or otherwise programmers attempting to get me to buy new software to stop it? This happens from time to time, often in Yahoo but not limited to Yahoo and I am assuming I may be being targeted through my IP address?

Please note that when running my virus program, the blinking usually stops after the program gets by it? But it comes back later and I have to run the virus program again. I got it in MSN hotmail this moring. Usually I get it in Yahoo.

Answer 1

you may just need to reset your vidio settings try slowing down the refresh rate

Answer 2

to distinguish if its a harware problem, try going to BIOS Setup (restart your computer and press DEL key as it turns back on) and wait if it does the same thing. if it does then there could be a problem with your video card. if not, probably a software problem. run your updated antivirus and antispyware in safe mode. to get to safe mode, restart your computer, tap F8 key as it turns back on. You will then directed to Advanced Windows Options.... choose Safe Mode using your arrow keys and press enter.

you can also try the System Restore to restore your computer back to the earlier time before you had this problem.

try these, it might help.

Answer 3

Sounds like your video card may be starting to go. If you have another monitor around try that one and see if it does the same thing. If it doesn't then you may have a bad monitor.

Answer 4

I dont think you are being targeted by any one. I think there may be something wrong with your hard ware.

Try formatting and reinstalling the windows or check with a technican.

Answer 5

Remove Windoze and install Linux.