GET RID OF THE SCREEN FLICKER

Have you ever noticed that the screen on your Windows 98 computer seems to flicker? This commonly occurs on older computers, which have probably been upgraded from Windows 95 or even Windows 3.x.

This problem is often due to an improperly calibrated refresh rate. The refresh rate determines how often the computer redraws the image on the monitor screen. The Windows 98 installation process, which includes
selecting a video display driver, can occasionally select an inappropriate refresh rate for your monitor. While the user can manually adjust the refresh rate, care must be taken to avoid harming the monitor. Excessively high refresh rates can damage certain video displays, so be sure to consult your device manual or the manufacturer's Web site before selecting the maximum possible refresh setting.

To manually adjust the refresh rate, click on Start | Settings | Control Panel and double-click the Display icon. Once the applet opens, select the Settings tab and click on Advanced. Select the Adapter tab. A drop-down list of refresh rates will be available here and, provided you don't exceed the monitor's maximum rate, you can select each of these in turn to find the optimal setting. As a rough guide, refresh rates of 70 Hz to 85 Hz are common.