Strange black boxes and blurred text

Axalto

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Windows 8 has been having very strange rendering errors, the desktop still works fine but the rest is all strange blurred with black boxes.
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I have no idea what the problem is it just suddenly showed up as that.

Edit:
System Specs are:
Intel Core i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (Quad)
16GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
Windows 8 64-Bit (Downloaded from DreamSpark)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I would download the latest graphic drivers from nvidia and install them, select the option to do a clean install when prompted
If you do not use 3D, disable it so it does not install,, not needed if you don't use it and can cause problems at times.

If Windows ever wants to update Graphic or Audio drivers, I always suggest no, and manually update them from the manufacturer directly. Most other drivers are fine to run from Windows updates.

try that first anyway.

NVIDIA DRIVERS 306.23WHQL
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    I7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77
    Memory
    CORSAIR 8GB 2X4 D3 1866
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX680 4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 24" LED VG248QE
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG E 256GB SSD 840 PRO -
    SAMSUNG E 120GB SSD840 -
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    PSU
    CORSAIR GS800
    Case
    CORSAIR 600T
    Cooling
    CORSAIR HYDRO H100I LIQUID COOLER
    Keyboard
    THERMALTA CHALLENGER ULT GAME-KYBRD
    Mouse
    RAZER DEATHADDER GAME MS BLK-ED
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    Windows Defender
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    APC 1000VA -
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    CORSAIR SP120 Fans x 3 -
    NZXT 5.25 USB3 BAY CARD READER -
    HAUPPAUGE COLOSSUS
Tip: This is a bug in the Nvidia driver and happens as soon as you play around with the 3D setting. I haven't figured out which one yet. But the BETA drivers (google nvidia beta --> Nvidia advanced search --> select beta drivers) work so far even if I tweak the settings. The current beta is from 23 october.

EDIT: NVIDIA DRIVERS 310.33BETA
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Core 2 Duo E6400
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    4GB DDR III
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 8800GT
I just found a fix. So reinstalling the driver did the job, however, if you fiddle around with the Nvidia Control Panel settings again, you may turn on Antialiasing - FXAA. << That's the issue. I turned it on again unknowingly and it began to blur with black boxes.

Fix:
1. Go to Nvidia Control Panel
2. Manage 3D Settings
3. Turn off Antialiasing - FXAA

I only turn it on when gaming or need it. Otherwise I'd turn it off for everyday use.
Been stuck on that issue for soooo damn long, I was about to buy a new monitor!
I just had to make an account and share.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8
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