Computer Problem

[Oasis]

Been trying to fix what I assumed was an outdated graphics driver, though when I updated it, the issue of the computer not starting up while not on Safe Mode or pixelating hasn't been fixed.

Specs:
HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC
Windows Vista 64-bit
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Driver Version: 8.17.13.142

If you need any more information, I'll provide it, but I just have no idea what could be going wrong.

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[Nickelob Ultra]

Image is unviewable, and we have a megathread for these.

[Trymos]

wouldn't reinstalling windows fix this issue?
if that doesn't work its probably hardware related.

[Nickelob Ultra]

Seems like a problem with the screen.

Woo.

[Trymos]

Seems like a problem with the screen.

Woo.

could also be a GPU error.
i remember having a related issue, but the screen is all black with grey dots just like that.

also, OP sounds like it doesn't happen in BIOS.

[Oasis]

Seems like a problem with the screen.

Woo.

Definitely not the screen. It affects start up as-well.

could also be a GPU error.
i remember having a related issue, but the screen is all black with grey dots just like that.

also, OP sounds like it doesn't happen in BIOS.

I think it does.

[Trymos]

Definitely not the screen. It affects start up as-well.

screen IS hardware.

otherwise explain how you're viewing the forums?
your mind?

I think it does.

time for a new laptop.

[Treynolds416]

Take a screenshot and post, that will prove whether it's the monitor or not

[steve5451]

I don't think Print Screen captures graphical errors.

[Extrude]

It's an issue with the GPU. Monitor takes direct input from the GPU, the only time it's the monitors fault is if it flickers or has dead pixels.

It's certainly an issue with the GPU.

[Treynolds416]

I don't think Print Screen captures graphical errors.

Exactly

[RagnaTheBroedge]

to be sure, check if this happens with a different monitor

[Nickelob Ultra]

Definitely not the screen. It affects start up as-well.
I think it does.

Help me prove these idiots wrong and try using a different monitor.

to be sure, check if this happens with a different monitor

[Oasis]

I don't think Print Screen captures graphical errors.

Took a picture with my phone...

Help me prove these idiots wrong and try using a different monitor.

I'll do that.