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August 15, 2026
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Program Monitor shows a negative image

  • August 15, 2026
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Why is the Program Monitor displaying a negative image?  I have a new install on a new computer, going from a WIN10 to WIN11 machine.  WIN10 was fine.  In the PM settings, it is set for composite video,  resolution ½ (tried others). This is the first project and first opening of Premier, with the first source video I put in.   I have not made any changes. I tested export or the source clip and the rendered video looks fine.  Stumped.

    Correct answer John T Smith

    Do not count on Windows to be fully up to date when it comes to device drivers
    Go to the vendor site to be sure you have an updated driver for your graphic adapter
    There have also been reports in the past that the latest driver is not the best driver
    .
    Also check (copied link) https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html
    .
    https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/kb/gpu-and-gpu-driver-requirements-for-premiere-pro.html
    .
    nVidia Driver Downloads https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

    -for all Adobe programs use the STUDIO driver, not the GAMING driver
    -To achieve the highest level of reliability, Studio Drivers undergo extensive
    -testing against multi-app creator workflows and multiple revisions of the top
    -creative applications from Adobe to Autodesk and beyond
    .
    If you have a laptop you MAY also need to check for a laptop specific nVidia driver
    -SOME laptops require an approved driver from the laptop company, not nVidia
    .
    AMD/ATI Driver https://www.amd.com/en/support

    .
    Intel https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/211969/Intel-HD-Graphics-Family

    https://www.askwoody.com/newsletter/free-edition-working-with-the-intel-driver-support-assistant/

     

    3 replies

    Participant
    August 16, 2026

    Thank you. The Win update was where I had to do Rufus work around the MS limits on Ryzen chips and it blew out the driver.  I found the exact Studio driver (the G force pack was not the right one as you pointed out) and after an Uninstall of MS Basic in safe mode, it worked.  First time in the community and it’s great responses from you! 

    MyerPj
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 15, 2026

    Since it’s a new Windows install (a clean install I hope and assume), then do check your drivers and such, as per ​@John T Smith‘s comments. On the PP front try a new project. Open PP with the regular icon, not from a project file, then create a new project and import a known clip and drop that into the timeline, see what you get.

    Also, did you transfer all your preferences and keyboard shorts from the old machine?

    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    John T SmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 15, 2026

    Do not count on Windows to be fully up to date when it comes to device drivers
    Go to the vendor site to be sure you have an updated driver for your graphic adapter
    There have also been reports in the past that the latest driver is not the best driver
    .
    Also check (copied link) https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html
    .
    https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/kb/gpu-and-gpu-driver-requirements-for-premiere-pro.html
    .
    nVidia Driver Downloads https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

    -for all Adobe programs use the STUDIO driver, not the GAMING driver
    -To achieve the highest level of reliability, Studio Drivers undergo extensive
    -testing against multi-app creator workflows and multiple revisions of the top
    -creative applications from Adobe to Autodesk and beyond
    .
    If you have a laptop you MAY also need to check for a laptop specific nVidia driver
    -SOME laptops require an approved driver from the laptop company, not nVidia
    .
    AMD/ATI Driver https://www.amd.com/en/support

    .
    Intel https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/211969/Intel-HD-Graphics-Family

    https://www.askwoody.com/newsletter/free-edition-working-with-the-intel-driver-support-assistant/