Solved Windows 8.1 Desktop Distortions/Ghosting? Problems

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As the title says I have a problem with my windows desktop, after a recent restart (no errors were involved) my desktop had distorted task bar icons like they were ghosting an after image of itself this included those on the bottom right (action center flag, volume, date and time etc.) and those on the left (pinned icons).

I have tried changing resolution to a lower level which alleviated the problem as long as it stays in that pixelly resolution. The problem returned when set to its recommended resolution again. I thought then it would be a monitor problem (I had borrowed this one from a friend whilst I waited for my monitor order to come into stock).

I got my new monitor today and the problem still persists with this brand new monitor. The problem seems to increase as resolution rises it has distorted icons on the desktop (made several copies that cant be clicked as if it was part of the background) and has distorted the whole task bar. Attached is a screenshot with red circles detailing the problems (forgot to circle the entire task bar though).

Any help towards fixing this problem would be appreciated :) . Note that I have not downloaded or installed anything recently other than updates stated in the action center and steam game updates.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790
    Motherboard
    msi Z97 G3 ATX
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 HyperX Fury
    Graphics Card(s)
    msi R9 290X 4GB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Security Essentials
It seems like the desktop might not be responding. Can you click desktop icons?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G500
    CPU
    Intel i3-312M @ 2.50GHz
    Memory
    4G RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 HD
    Hard Drives
    600G SATA Hard Disc Drive
    Internet Speed
    32Mb/s DL 23Mb/s Ul
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
Do you have the latest windows installed?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G500
    CPU
    Intel i3-312M @ 2.50GHz
    Memory
    4G RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 HD
    Hard Drives
    600G SATA Hard Disc Drive
    Internet Speed
    32Mb/s DL 23Mb/s Ul
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
Attached is another screenshot showing the icons I can click and run (circled icons, I reconfigured them so I could identify which icons were useable in the meantime), also all the pinned icons on the lower of the task bar are able to be clicked.

I have the latest Windows installed too. I have no clue as too why this is happening and have never had it happen before lol

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790
    Motherboard
    msi Z97 G3 ATX
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 HyperX Fury
    Graphics Card(s)
    msi R9 290X 4GB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Security Essentials
try changing desktop to a windows default picture .also right click on the desktop and choose refresh
 

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
try changing desktop to a windows default picture .also right click on the desktop and choose refresh

Worked. Thanks a lot, I feel really dumb now hahaha
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790
    Motherboard
    msi Z97 G3 ATX
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 HyperX Fury
    Graphics Card(s)
    msi R9 290X 4GB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Security Essentials

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

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790
    Motherboard
    msi Z97 G3 ATX
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 HyperX Fury
    Graphics Card(s)
    msi R9 290X 4GB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Security Essentials

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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