Solved Help windows 8 blinking screen on startup

skreamnight

Member
Member
Messages
32
Location
Philippines
I have Intel Core i5 2410M GeForce GT540M 2gb 750 GB of HDD

i installed windows 8 on my acer laptop
and once i thought about bring the application drive or my drives and files
i installed intel VGA i think but there was intel on it probably intel VGA

after installing i saw blinking screen and goes over to the startup menu and i can't do safe mode to after blinking it redirects to startup screen

the blinking was fast like count 1-2 secs it will blink and again after that it would be pitch black and go over again

any solution??

help me coz i dont want to destroy my pc anymore!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
Hm... try doing a reinstall and run Windows Update before you install drivers. A lot of native drivers are out through WinUpdate at the moment.
And which operating system are you running? 32 bit or 64 bit?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
Hm... try doing a reinstall and run Windows Update before you install drivers. A lot of native drivers are out through WinUpdate at the moment.
And which operating system are you running? 32 bit or 64 bit?
I would venture a guess that it's x64 since this is a Win8 Forum. ;)

ScreenShot00803.jpg

It would be best to download the drivers for the video card and see if the issue persists.
I had to do that on my system as, until I did so, I only had the native screen resolution options.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8, x64, DP8102 - Win7 Ultimate x64, Dual Boot
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Core 2 Duo T5500
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 965
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop 17", Gateway 20"
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 (x2)

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
mines x64 bit,
a reinstall huh ok ill try

its windows 8 x64 dev prev im gonna install right coz i may be freakin out for the data ive lost

oh by the way its in my laptop

wish there was a solution
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
Well you don't have to reinstall Windows, but if you can transfer your data first that'd be a good idea. Take a look at this and this.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
actually i can't boot to safe mode coz once i boot to safe mode it directs to startup menu and the only solution is hard boot

hard boot could minimize pc performance
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
Okay, well perhaps you could try a system Refresh.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
but how i can't get it to reinstall its in my usb and has win 7 x32 and win7 x64 and windows 8 x64 its still blinks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
So, the blinking happens before you can choose your operating system? Is that what you mean?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
yeah actually i dont have any other OS only windows 8 once i press f8 boot menu appears (still blinks and goes to the startup )
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
Hm, have you checked your hardware? Could be a faulty or overheated processor or motherboard. Doesn't really sound to me like it's a software issue. Check all the hardware connections are okay. This is provided you are on a desktop.
If you're on a laptop, well, there's not much I can suggest. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
AVALON THX FOR THE HELP THE STARTUP BOOT MENU (F8) FINALLY STOPS BLINKING ONCE I INSERTED MY USB thx
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
ooops admin forgive me im kinda ignorant when it comes to computers sorry again if one admin is listening please understand
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
AVALON THX FOR THE HELP THE STARTUP BOOT MENU (F8) FINALLY STOPS BLINKING ONCE I INSERTED MY USB thx
Hahaha. Glad I could help. Next thing you should do is try the refresh and see if that helps at all. Last thing you want to do is lose your data. ;)
Protip: You can edit your posts.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
AVALON THX FOR THE HELP THE STARTUP BOOT MENU (F8) FINALLY STOPS BLINKING ONCE I INSERTED MY USB thx

oh damn cant boot with usb coz PASS PROTECT
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
one more thing does reset pc in win 8 wipes out all DRIVES including D:\?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
one more thing does reset pc in win 8 wipes out all DRIVES including D:\?

Here's the list for a Windows Refresh:
Which settings will be affected?

Your PC settings will be restored to their defaults.

Choices you made during Windows Welcome, such as computer name and user accounts, will not change.

Your files and personalization settings will not change.

Network, Libraries, and Windows Update settings will not change.

Customer Experience Improvement Program settings will not change.

Windows Error Reporting settings will not change.

Apps from Windows Store will be kept, but all other apps will be removed.​

Here's the list for a Windows Reset:
Which files will be affected?

When you reset your PC, the drive will be completely reset, and all your apps and files will be removed from it. Windows 8 will be reinstalled, and you'll need to change any settings and reinstall any apps that you want to get back after resetting. If you know if any files that you don't want to lose, then you should back those files up before starting the reset.​

What if I have multiple drives?

You can choose whether to reset all hard drives or just the one with Windows 8 installed on it. Any drive that Windows 8 doesn't recognize, such as those with non-Windows operating systems, will not be affected.
I hope that helps. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Dev Preview x64
    CPU
    i7 950 3.06GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage III
    Memory
    G Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX570 1.25GB DDR5
    PSU
    Antec ATX TruePower 750W
    Case
    Antec Lanboy Air Red
thx for the advice and tutorial.
you wouldn't know how big I owe u for that

and i really gonna need a dvd-r coz i used one for my files and drives of my acer 4830tg
this time its for windows 8 x64 think ill make it 2 x32 and x64

this is the site you would know about that laptop
Review Acer Aspire 4830TG Notebook - Notebookcheck.net Reviews
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium/Windows 7 x32 Pro/ Windows 8 Developer Preview x 64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4830TG
    CPU
    2nd Generation Intel Core i5 - 2410M 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Acer Motherboard
    Memory
    3GB DDR3 of RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB VRAM DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 740N/ Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1028X1024
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
    750 GB 5400 rpm
    Case
    Acer Business Bag
    Cooling
    Airconditioning Unit/ Cooling Fan
    Keyboard
    A4 Tech Keyboard KBS-720
    Mouse
    A4 Tech Glaser X6-287D
    Internet Speed
    128 Kbps-1.01 Mbps
    Other Info
    2nd workstation
    =============
    desktop

    Windows 7 Professional
    intel core 2 quad @ 2.40 GHz
    nVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128 MB VRAM
    1 GB DDR2 of RAM
    Barracuda 80 GB 7200 rpm
Back
Top