Computer screen looks washed out or fading monitor screen
If this issue occurs on your system, it will show you one of the following symptoms: This problem occurs either due to hardware failure or software issues. If you have an old display, the issue might be occurring due to hardware failure. In addition to this, incorrect display settings in Windows 11/10 can also give the appearance of a faded screen. Therefore, before trying the troubleshooting methods described below in this article, we suggest you connect your display with another computer (if available). This will let you know whether your display is working fine or not. The users who are experiencing this problem can try the following solutions in order to get rid of this issue: Let’s check these solutions in detail.
1] Update your display driver
The most common cause of this problem is corrupt display drivers. Therefore, we suggest you update your display driver and see if it helps. There are multiple ways to update drivers including display drivers too. For example, you can access the Windows Update section and check if any driver updates are present under Optional updates. If yes, access the Optional updates section, select display driver update (if available), and install it.
2] Roll Back your display driver
If the issue is occurring after a certain Windows Update, you can try rolling back your display driver. Here are the steps: Now, check if it brings any changes.
3] Uninstall the monitor drivers
Some users were able to fix the issue by uninstalling and reinstalling the monitor drivers. You can also try this solution and see if it helps. The steps to uninstall and re-install the monitor drivers are as follows: On the restart, Windows will automatically detect the hardware changes and re-install the missing drivers.
4] Disable HDR
You might be experiencing the issue if the HDR (High Dynamic Range) option is enabled but your display is not compatible with it. In such a case, turning off the HDR can help you fix this issue. The following instructions will help you disable HDR in Windows 11 and Windows 10 separately.
Windows 11
Windows 11 users have to follow the below-listed instructions:
Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10 computer, follow the below-listed instructions to disable or turn off HDR:
5] Remove the Color Profile for the problematic display
If you are still experiencing the same issue, try removing the Color Profile for the problematic display and see if it works. To do so, follow the steps given below: This might fix the issue. Read: Computer Monitor has a Yellow tint on screen.
6] Turn off the Color Filters
Check if you have enabled the Color Filters under the Settings app of your Windows 11/10 computer. If yes, consider turning it off. The steps to disable or turn off color filters are different in both Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. We have explained the process for both operating systems separately.
Windows 11
Turn off color filters in Windows 11 computer using the following steps:
Windows 10
The steps to disable color filters in Windows 10 are as follows: Read: How to clear the Display cache in Windows.
How do you fix distortion and discoloration on a computer screen?
If your computer screen looks distorted or shows a discoloration effect, then you can try the following solutions to fix the problem: Magnets can also cause display distortion. Some devices like speakers have magnets. Therefore, if you have placed speakers nearby your display screen, turn them off and see if it fixes the problem. Hope something will help. Read: White edges and borders around laptop screen
