Constant colorful glitchy pixels across screen, black screens, and driver timeouts after Windows 11 and graphics drivers reinstall


cyberpxl

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For several months now, I had been having issues where I would experience a graphics driver timeout BSOD every few days when attempting tasks such as screenshots and screenshares. One day I attempted to fix this issue by using DDU to uninstall and reinstall my graphics drivers. I followed instructions and did the uninstall in safe mode, however upon trying to boot up the computer again I was simply greeted by a black screen. I soon discovered that if I typed in my password on said black screen, I could once again access to windows, however a very slow and clunky version of it. After attempting many troubleshooting options in Windows RE, I ultimately decided I would have to reinstall Windows, which I did.

Since reinstalling, my computer screen is constantly covered in small little clumps of colorful glitchy pixels that disappear and reappear randomly, and occasionally my screen will go black for a few seconds before Adrenaline informs me that I have had a driver timeout. I have tried everything relating to drivers, using DDU again and reinstalling, rolling back a version, etc.

Some things to note are that before reinstalling graphics drivers (after DDU uninstall), no glitchy pixels or issues are present, but as soon as the driver installs all the problems reappear. Another interesting thing is that when glitchy pixels appear within an active window, they will follow the window if it is moved around, and these pixels are clearly visible to windows as they appear in screen shots and screen recordings.

Is this an issue that can be fixed, or am I simply dealing with a dying GPU?

Thanks.

Windows Version: 24H2
AMD Adrenaline Version: 25.3.1

 
Windows Build/Version
24H2 (OS Build 26100.3775)
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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming B550M-PLUS WiFi II
    Memory
    32GB G.Skill DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 6700XT

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Motherboard
    stock Dell
    Memory
    24 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
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