Random streaks in windows!?

Hi Anyone!
I have an Intel iMac and recently it has been doing strange things with its graphics output. Seemingly randomly, horizontal streaks of one pixel wide and mostly dark colors show up in windows like Safari, iTunes, Mail, and just about everything else. Usually it is just one streak between 2 inches and all the way across the window. The streaks follow the window as I move them around, so I don't think it's a monitor problem. The only thing that coincides with the start of this problem was the installation of a OSX update 2 updates ago. It's not a constant problem and the streaks go away if I close the window and reopen. A more troubling thing is that sometimes, also randomly, the display goes black, and any sound output just does a broken record and the computer is unresponsive. Has anyone else seen these symptoms? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

I solved the problem, I think. I set PM setings for hardware to Max in Bios(before Disabled) and keep APM in XP set to "never" , and no problem til now.The computer remains in full power.

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Document DPI vs. Save for web vs. preview. Make sure to always work in 72 DPI and you'll have a lot less problems to get predictable results. Also use the align to pixel grid options to avoid semi-transparent gaps and edges, where applicable...
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I just installed arch on my desktop computer after using it on my laptop for a few months and decided to install openbox as my wm. Unfortunately, I'm running into an extremely strange bug.
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By the way, no other program seems to be affected in this way. Firefox runs just fine and doesn't randomly close on me. It's only xterm.
Last edited by Skarjak (2012-08-05 02:41:02)

Actually, I once had the exact same problem. My solution was to just install urxvt, which is an awesome terminal. Personally, I consider xterm as part of my basic "does my X work?" package. After that I don't use. Hence my suggestion is to just replace and ignore - like I do since at least a year now
I know, this isn't a real solution, but I never noticed again until you reminded me I just had this problem as well.
Regards,
javex

Programs randomly minimizing on windows 8.1

Hello would someone please let me know what the solution to this issue...? The programs are randomly minimizing, word, excel, IE, on my widows 8.1 laptop. It occurs in desktop mode and when I open word, excel from the 8.1 screen. I have
disabled Aero Snap. The threads on the previous posts have a lot of bickering etc.
Thank you.

Hello TAC325,
Have you made any changes before this issue?
If my understanding is right, all programs both desktop app and metro app will randomly minimize themselves. How about the Windows explorer and Control panel?
Do you mean all apps minimize at the same time or one app one time? Please share us a screenshot if you willing to.
Please take the following steps for troubleshooting:
1. As this is a laptop, please check if the mouse flickering caused by the touchpad. Please update the touchpad driver to the last version from the manufacturer website and check if this issue still exists.
2. Unplug the mouse and check if this issue still exists
3. Run the Anti-virus software to scan malware.
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Random Freezes in Windows XP

Replaced 3700+ San Diego with X2 4600+ two months ago; at the time had 1GB kit of Corsair XMS 3200XL 2-2-2-5 1T. I had no problems whatsoever until I changed the cpu. What happens now is the screen freezes; at first nothing used to respond, i.e mouse/keyboard/taskbar, icons etc. Just lately, I can move the mouse round the screen but obviously can't do anything else. This happens typically every 2-3 days but on occasions has gone 2 weeks without a freeze. It can happen when idling; today for example I was attempting to move a file to a different folder. Nothing occurs in Event Viewer at the time of the freeze, although I have a couple of explorer.exe errors at other times and a few IE & errors also.
CPU running at stock; memory running at 200 Mhz.
This is what I have done up to now:-
Changed memory to ones in signature - good excuse for an upgrade. Both sets of memory, pass 12 hrs of memtest.
Tried 3 different bioses.
Tried a fresh Windows install. Since repaired it as well.
Cloned hard drive to another to eliminate possibility of hard drive error; both seagate hard drives pass seatools diagnostic tests.
Ran orthos, ATI Tool (to stress graphics) over 24 hrs with no errors. Temps seem to within range; 30C idle/52 stressed approx for both cores. Reseated cpu as well. Graphics temp well within range; tried different graphics drivers and chipset drivers also.
Hard Drive is on sata 3; I have 1 and 2 disabled. I've tried another sata cable as well.
Removed avg anti-virus, IE7, Logitech setpoint.exe software. System is clean, all windows updates installed.
I've tried with Dual Core Optimiser installed and without; MS Hotfix installed and without. Have amd X2 processor installed also. Tried bumping up cpu vcore to 1.4v but no change.
I intend to swap out psu for an old enermax 465 I have lying around somewhere. Would think psu would exhibit other strange behaviour but need to eliminate it as cause first. Even tried tagan split and combined modes but problems persist.
If replacement psu does not work then I'm at a loss. May have to replace cpu; maybe try another brand of hard drive; maybe replace the board.
Appreciate any other pointers.

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There have been quite a few reported cases in this forum of PS/2 ports going bad with freezing the usual result. I had one in the office, on a K8N Neo4-F, just start suddenly freezing up after a random amount of time after power on - thought it might have been the mouse so changed it but no-go. Since it was used by someone else, I couldn't experiment with it and had to just switch to the USB port.
Whether this next is associated with that problem or not is not clear but, a few months later I also had trouble with the keyboard on the same machine but, after seeing i8042 Event Log errors (can't set repeat speed or something like that) and having power on problems, I discovered that the keyboard connector was err, munged: the plastic key was broken and a couple of pins were a bit bent - some klutz messing with it when I was "not there". Straightening the pins with very careful insertion and/or a different keyboard resolved the keyboard probs but I had to change the PSU... one of those things I'll never know: whether the bent pins, or the act of bending them on botched insertion, blew the PSU or maybe even the mouse port. Anyway... check the PS/2 connector pins carefully.
Thanks for the reply.
I am not using a PS/2 port. My transmitter is usb powered. Mouse/keyboard are wireless.
@Grayone
Thanks for the link. I thought I'd checked scan out but obviously not well enough!
Time to make the plunge I think.

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I use Firefox with Windows 7. I use tabbed browsing, and the tabs show at the top of the page. At the bottom of the page, where the Firefox logo is displayed, Firefox will randomly open a second window with advertising. This is a Firefox issue because it says Firefox at the top of the new page. Pop-ups are disabled via Tools>Options>Content. Pop-ups also are disabled on the Verizon Security Suite.

For possible causes see http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

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Safari keeps opening new browser windows on its own at random times (not startup) when I'm using the computer. It doesn't matter what I'm doing - there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. For example, I could be playing WoW and get lag spikes that have nothing to do with the server or my ISP. If I close WoW or window it to check what is going on with my desktop, I find several blank Safari windows open (I've found up to 8 of them at a time!). It doesn't matter if I'm using the internet or not, it does it anyway. I've gotten 3 of them just during typing up this question!
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I've done everything I can think of - it's not my default browser; it's not listed as a startup item; I've run MacScan; cleared all history and cookies. Anyone have any suggestions?

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
*Note: If FileVault is enabled under OS X 10.7 or later, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode. Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin. Leave the machine running overnight in safe mode. Don't launch any applications. Same problem? After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

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When I open a new tab or at random times it will open a new window with 7 tabs to go to some site listed as Firefox program files. I ran a virus scan and found nothing so it must be something else

Instead of defaulting to my homepage, Safari opens to my last viewed page. I cannot find a setting for this in Preferences.
Go to the Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences then select the General tab.
Where you see: Homepage
Make sure you have the correct url.
If you had the correct url, go to your Safari menu bar click Safari > Reset Safari
Select the top 5 buttons then click Reset.
Restart your Mac, try Safari.

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We have a Toshiba Tecra M11 running Windows 7 which has a problem in which it randomly crashes, forcing the user to hard reboot it. When it crashes, the fans spin up, not sure if this means anything. We've tried many things to fix it.
At first we thought it may be overheating, which would explain the fan, but the laptop got through a 24 hour stress test absolutely fine with normal temperatures. The laptop also isn't necesarrily doing anything stressful when it crashes We also tried reinstalling some of the main drivers and also intalled the newest (2.60) BIOS but still the same problem.
It crashes up to 2 times a day, but can also go some days without crashing. It's a very strange problem and we'd very much appreciate a fix for it.
Thanks
George

I just posted this answer on another thread. However, for me, the following worked. The laptop was locking up at least once a day with no clear cause since I bought it.
I've been trying for the last few weeks to get a fix for this. However, I've removed the fingerprint reading software and disabled the fingerprint reader in device manager. This appears to have finally fixed the issue (fingers crossed, one week no crash). I'd also removed Toshiba reeltime and eco utilities but had less success. The various BIOS updates have not helped.
All the latest drivers were installed. I also rebuilt the machine and could not get a crash from it with the factory build though I didn't setup the fingerprint software. USB connections also seemed to have a bearing on stability, though everything has been fine since the fingerprint reader was crippled.
Hope that helps.

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Given the specs which I'm hopeing will show up on my signature, anyone have any guesses for why mine reboots at random too?
I ran quicktech pro on my machine and everything passed except the extended memory. When I ran that other test using memtest86, it passed once but appeared to lock up (i had to hit the reset button). I was told by a tech at spartantech.com that dual channel memory will test bad in quicktech but he said nothing about memtest86 (i didn't know about it at the time). It has rebooted in musicmatch, windows media player, while burning cd's, etc.
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Scroll down selects ithin a website randomly stop workings - Windows 7 and Firefox 18.0.1

When accessing a select box - for example a date, from a drop-down box, it becomes impossible to select. Also the minimise button stops working. This appears to be random and will be ok for a while and then suddenly stop! Any clues why?

Try to boot the computer in Windows Safe mode with network support (press F8 on the boot screen) as a test to see if that helps.
Try to do a clean reinstall and delete the Firefox program folder before reinstalling a fresh copy of Firefox.
Download a fresh Firefox copy and save the file to the desktop.
*Firefox 18.0.x: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html
Uninstall your current Firefox version, if possible, to cleanup the Windows registry and settings in security software.
*Do NOT remove personal data when you uninstall your current Firefox version, because all profile folders will be removed and you will also lose your personal data like bookmarks and passwords from profiles of other Firefox versions.
Remove the Firefox program folder before installing that newly downloaded copy of the Firefox installer.
*It is important to delete the Firefox program folder to remove all the files and make sure that there are no problems with files that were leftover after uninstalling.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox
Your bookmarks and other profile data are stored in the Firefox Profile Folder and won't be affected by an uninstall and (re)install, but make sure that "remove personal data" is NOT selected when you uninstall Firefox.
If you keep having problems then also create a new profile.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Clean_reinstall

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Since the problem in the old topic (http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2132399&start=0&tstart=0), I have started new one.
the Problem is:
"I'm seeing a lot of blurry icons in the Finder, though, seemingly at random. I'll open a window and about half the icons will be essentially large versions of the 16x16 icon, rather than sharp icons at the appropriate size. Changing the icon size via the new slider just enlarges the blurry icon, it doesn't increase the resolution." (Eric Westby)
This is really the most disappointing non response issue I have ever seen by Apple. I hope from Apple to address this issue.
Thanks.

Problem. I am experiencing problems with suddenly blurred custom Finder icons as well.
Trigger. So far as I can tell, this happened when Software Update ran on my computer this afternoon. If I recall correctly, it updated to the latest XCode and iTunes versions pushed out this week. When it was finished, it gave me the message, "Blah blah blah your installation has finished" with an Okay button. The Finder window with my film library was open and in full view with nice, not-blurry icons. I clicked Okay to dismiss Software Update and the instant I did that it quit the Finder, must have been to rebuild something that was edited during the installation. All the open windows went away, the Finder restarted and its windows reopened. Wouldn't you know it, every single icon I had edited in the last day or three, +but none of the others+, was a pixellated blob.
Details. This is a single folder with rips of my DVD collection made using Handbrake, one folder per film, for a total of about 400 folders.
For each folder, I locate an image of the theater poster using Google's image search and create an icon using that image. The process I use is to open the image in Preview, ensure it is 800 px tall or less, then Select All > Copy to the Clipboard. Then I go to the Finder and do a Get Info > Tab > Paste for the folder.
Screenshot
My screenshot shows the sort of blurry pixellation I am getting, as seen on the icon for "Grand Central Murder (1942)" and "Graduate, The (1967) Nichols". All the rest look sharp and nice, they way they usually all do.
Guesses. The only thing I can think of is that as you paste custom icons, the Finder is just dropping that information in a cache somewhere. It will write it out properly if it gets the time, but if the system is always telling it "not now, I'm busy" it will put it off as a low priority task. If something else then tells the Finder to restart, all those changes are lost because the cache gets hosed down when the Finder reboots. It's only a guess, but it's the best I've got.

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