Layered sequence creates a flashing image

I've successfully been layering multiple copies of the same clip to produce some interesting visuals.
With 1 section only the layering produces a flashing image, as if brightness/contrast levels are varying.
My first thought was that they were slightly out of time, so I duplicated the top layer, got rid of the bottom one (there are only two). Then pasted in the copy and applied the old settings from the previous layer, but.. still got the flashing.
Now I've used this effect on all surrounding footage, which was filmed in the same location, and there's no problem.
What would cause this to happen?
Effects used:
B/C
Color Balance
Color Balance
ProcAmp
Plz bear in mind this occurs on only one of multiple clips and they all use these effects

B/C. Brightness/Contrast yes.
Thx Bill I did try doing that already.
It was the ProcAmp on the top layer. What I don't understand is.. given that it worked on the dozen or so layers in the sequence before this one why would it now start flashing?
The only explanation I could think of was that one was slightly out of time, but this wasn't the case.
Any1 know of anything else that could cause this.
I don't think it's an effect conflict as it works perfectly fine on all clips before and after this one, with exactly the same settings.
Oh, and there is know flashing from lighting or weather on original.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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    Since HP Tech Support is incapable of solving a straightforward problem like this, I am asking for some more experience tech geek to bring me up to speed on this whole issue of 'system image' creation, for the purpose of computer restoration, as I am hesitant to go ahead and remove the hard drive, if I haven't properly done everything to 'back-up' as much as I can.

    Again:  HP Tech Support cannot answer this question for me.
    I posted the above problem onto the Windows Recovery forum also.
    There are super-experienced people that view these questions.  (I meant the term 'geek' in an appreciative way:  without users solving problems, everything would grind to a halt!).
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    I have the sense that the answer is staring me right in the face, yet even HP Tech Support has no idea what it is.

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