Comments for What does it mean when a window turns white?

Comment from John Palmer on 2009-03-17

2009-03-18T03:43:19Z

Although this is not the exact same problem described by the OP, I experienced a white screen problem with a photo editing program right after I installed Microsoft's IntelliPoint software for a new mouse. This apparently is a problem that's been on-going for several years. The only solution was to disable/uninstall the IntelliPoint application which also disabled the custom mouse button assignments - one of the main reasons for buying the mouse.

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Comment from Marc Ponick on 2009-03-17

2009-03-17T19:34:40Z

AVG (free version) is more than good enough, as long as your OS is XP (w/sp. updated), or Vista.
Simply put,the only real necessity that AVG lacks, is provided with XP / Vista. A Firewall.
Like Leo, I always advise my clients to use a router firewall if it is an option. If not, windows firewall will suffice for most computers, most of the time. (i say "most" only because if someone really wants into your computer, there are many ways to do it, and no computer defense is 100% guaranteed). I am a copmputer tech, and every home/personal computer I build/ repair leaves the building w/ AVG (free version). I also use it on all 6 of my own computers (and I do have copies of both Norton, and McAfee -always thought it was funny that the second product's name ends with "A fee"- but don't use them). Of special note, AVG does not check your email for spam/junk. If you are using web based email (hotmail, gmail, etc.) that service should warn you of any suspicious email, and reccomend what to do. If you are using outlook, it will filter itself (provided you keep automatic updates on). Most internet browsers take on the responsibility of phishing protection, and pop-up blocking, again be sure you have these set correctly. I do not recommend anyone fiddle with their registry unless they absolutly know what they are doing, so you may want to leave registry "cleaners" off your list for now. The only other step I take to be safe, is to run windows defender a couple of times a month, as a back up check. AVG (Free) can be found at download.com

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Comment from Katrina on 2009-03-17

2009-03-17T19:03:43Z

I'm not sure if this is the same problem I had with my last computer, but I have flat panel monitors. They would suddenly go completely white, usually after spending several hours in one website etc. I would have to turn off the computer (without using the Start button, which was, of course, GONE) and wait a longer and longer amount of time before it would work again.
Seems these monitors overheat. It's a desktop, by the way, and I am talking about an entire screen, not just a window.
This one has done it once, and I can feel the heat with the back of my hand like a mother checking for a fever.
So many people had different ideas for the cause-- and the solution-- too many tabs open, too much time on one site, too much sun in the room, burned out card, and a 24/7 screensaver. I did find out screensavers aren't necessary anymore, and I turn off the computer when I'm not using it.

The End came when I was looking at the Manufacturer's help site and saw how many other frustrated users there were with the same problem, and no solution. The manufacturer supposedly had no idea what I was trying to describe.
Yep, it burned up as I was trying to figure it out, and I recycled it.

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