Blinking app icons; Win11 desktop.

Try these steps in order:

1. Reset the graphics driver:
   • Press Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B.
   • If nothing changes, restart the PC.
2. Check whether Task Manager also flickers:
   • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and open Task Manager.
   • If Task Manager flickers too, the problem is likely the display driver.
   • If Task Manager does not flicker while the desktop does, the problem is more likely an incompatible app.
3. If it looks app-related, update or remove recently installed apps:
   • Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
   • Find the app.
   • Select it, then choose Uninstall > Uninstall.
   • Restart after removing the first app and check whether the blinking stops.
   • If the app came from Microsoft Store, check for updates there first. If it came from elsewhere, check the app maker’s site for updates.
4. If needed, reinstall the app:
   • Open Microsoft Store.
   • Select Library.
   • Select the app and choose Install.
5. If the screen is hard to use while troubleshooting, start the PC in safe mode and then follow the same steps.

In Windows 11, screen flickering is usually caused by a display driver issue or an incompatible app.