Windows 8.1 display issue

BananaMann

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Just a few days ago, I was notified that my computer was able to install windows 8.1, so I decided to go through with the installation process. It was relatively quick and easy, but now I have a bit of a problem. My laptop screen will randomly go crazy. When I say it goes crazy, it doesn't shut off or anything, but all of the colors go away and it turns black and white with lines running both vertically in certain areas, and horizontally in others.

I can still manage to see the majority of the screen through the lines, but it certainly isn't easy to use. If I had to compare the issue to something just as a point of reference, I would say the lines are similar to static on a TV. The only difference is that I can see the majority of the screen still, just not very well. A screenshot doesn't manage to capture the issue. It captures what the screen SHOULD look like.

I didn't notice this issue until I upgraded to windows 8.1. Windows 8 worked perfectly fine, and my laptop hasn't been damaged in any way. I updated my display drivers and it seemed to fix the issue if only for a little bit, and then the issue reoccurred today. It went away on its own though shortly after it happened. Normally a restart fixes the issue. Is this a problem with windows 8.1 or with my laptop? It's not very old at all (maybe a year or 2) and it has never been damaged.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I would try setting power options to High Performance profile. Make sure adaptive brightness(if available) is disabled. Set screen dim time out to Never. Set display time out to Never. Also disable your screen saver if one is active. See if the symptom recurs.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.0 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
    CPU
    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Touch pad
As far as I'm aware, most of these settings were already set the way you've suggested, with the exception of the power options, which I have changed to run in High Performance mode.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
did you go to laptop makers website to get the updated video drivers ,if no, give it a try,maybe they have drivers for win8.1,or at lest win8
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
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