Why does Photoshop CS6 blink on Windows 8?

[michaeljstevens]

When using Photoshop CS6, my screen blinks and flashes, especially when using editing tools or adjusting the image (increasing/decreasing size.)  I am an Adobe Cloud member and using a new machine that has Windows 8 which I am still getting used to.  I had been using my CS apps on my laptop/W7 with no problem whatsoever.  Not sure if the OS makes a difference.  Suggestions?  Thank you.

[KateMann]

Snofax, I am delighted to hear that it worked out for you! What a mess,

huh? I find it odd that the Radeon card just wouldn't do what it should

have. shrug You really shouldn't have had to go through this ordeal.

But there you are, up and running! Enjoy!

Katherine

[Guest]

Would be interesting to know if the new version of Win 8.1 has fixed the blinking cursor problem.  Anyone have an answer?

[Nico_]

I have an HP Envy 14 with Intel HD Graphics 3000 version 9.17.10.2932 and AMD Radeon 6600M/6700M series v9.12.8.0 driver running Windows 8.1 Pro.

AMD Catalyst version is 13.9 64-bit.

I have experienced PS CS6 flickering mostly zooming and using masking tools. Changing the GPU usage in Advanced Options to 'Basic' solved the problem. However switching from one card to the other is not working (the option dissapeared), but that's another known issue with Windows 8.1 and the intel/AMD combo.

[Nalbina]

I have tried every solution so far, and nothing has been done. I realize that hsi is supposed to be fixed, but this has been a problem for more than 9 months, and its about time someone fixes this.

[EduardosMexRest]

And how do I set the GPU to basic?  I don't see that option in Photoshop preferences as you mentioned.  And by the way I'm both CC and C6 and I have the same problem on both. Tahns for replying soon.  It just get you tires of loosing sight of the image..you know.

[ssprengel]

In PS-CC on Windows "Basic" is here:

[LilzDad_73]

Thanks Chris. This helped solved my problem too, my screen was flickering when using tools such as the eraser of clone too. Setting the GPU to basic solved this. Made my life a lot easier today and going forward! Cheers. (also, I'm using Mac Yosemite with Intel HD Graphics 4600).

[rayjrh80]

I need help every time I load an image and try to add text my image blinks or disappears. I am running the latest Photoshop CC on windows 8.1. How do I get to the GPU on prefrence?

[M1st3rf1x1t]

Solution Found!

[:Instructions:]

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1) Click your Battery Display in the ToolBar.

2) Change Power Settings to "High Performance"

2B) If you do not have a button titled "High Performance" then click "More Power Options" It should show up. If not, click the arrow on the line connecting to the text "Show Additional Power Plans" It now should show up.

3) Close Photoshop CC/CS6 and restart the program.

4) It should now work. If not, try updating your drivers or check if the program is compatible with your current OS.

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~M1ST3RF1X1T to the rescue!

[it@caotti.net]

"1) Click your Battery Display in the ToolBar."

It sounds like you're on a laptop? I'm on a desktop PC running Windows 7, and I don't think I have a battery display.

[Guest]

Guaranteed to work:

Solution

Change the GPU Drawing Mode to Basic:

1. In Photoshop, choose Edit > Preferences > Performance.
2. Select Advanced Settings.
3. Choose Basic from the Drawing Mode pop-up menu.
4. Click OK to close the dialog boxes.

[Ryan814]

This solution worked great for me.  I am using Photoshop CC on a new Windows 8 machine.

[Guest]

You're welcome.

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[bakewell_72]

After a few weeks of using CS6 on a new PC (aargh) with Windows 8 and being driven nuts with the blinking screen problem, I found this forum, followed your advice re changing to basic drawing mode and am very pleased to say it works!  It has potentially saved me from an epileptic fit! Thanks.

[Chris Cox]

The better solution is still to update your video card drivers from the GPU maker's website.

[bob frost]

I solved this problem by getting a Quadro K2000 graphics card.

Bob Frost

[khans87950018]

very good dear

[eriqc]

This has been driving me INSANE I've googled the issue before with no luck finding a solution. Finally used different set of keywords and found this thread. I think this solution did the trick with the flickering.

NOW I need to figure out how to stop certain random colors from displaying only in black. For example, certain hues of blue appear black, but when you move the image window around the screen the correct blue color appears for a second. But as soon as I stop dragging the image around the screen, the color turns from blue black again.

I think this is related to the Windows 8 graphic driver issue. Any thoughts?

[Chris Cox]

Update your video card driver from the GPU maker's website.

And from the description, you have an AMD/ATI card with a driver that's at least a year old.

[eriqc]

AMD card. Thanks for the suggestion I'll give that a shot.

[Guest]

I am going to have a seizure if this bs continues

[Guest]

So I am potentially gonna have to buy this CC to inherit a seizure? ridiculous

[Chris Cox]

No, you just update your video card driver, or turn down the GPU level in Photoshop to avoid the system bug.

Or you could just wait for Microsoft to patch it (but updating drivers is much quicker).

[bakewell_72]

I had the same problems running Windows 8 with CS6. This fix worked - go to Preferences, Performance, Advanced Settings (under Graphics Processor) and change the Drawing Mode to Basic.

Sent from my iPhone

[Nalbina]

This has been an issue for me for a few months. I'm a digital painter, so each time I make a stroke it will start to flash. I've also changed my settings, but the bug is still happening. Only reason why I use the programs now is to work on logos, and poster designs.