[FIXED] Graphic Flickering/Flashing In-Game [screen grabs included show what's happening]

[VipeNess]

This weekend, I recorded a bunch of videos and went through them trying to find out what the heck the flickering/flashing on the screen was. It happens so fast that you can't make out what's happening but only caulked it up to the screen flickering/flashing. After painstakingly going through all the videos frame by frame, I can share that..

Walls, shadows and the ground are disappearing and static objects remain on the screen for 1ms and then load back in causing the sensation of screen flashing/flickering.

Because it's happening every 10 to 15 seconds, sometimes every 5 seconds, it's been giving me a physical headache and I thought, what about the people that could suffer a flickering/flashing episode causing a seizure.

I've rolled back my video drivers to 4 different versions (516.94, 517.48, 522.25, 526.47) including the latest from NVIDIA using the DDU method, and all have the same result.

I can't explain what's causing this but majority of clips I've captured have all seems to occur when the player is next to a ledge where the option to mount the weapon onto an object or you get the graphic white lines on the wall, door frame that you can mount a weapon appear.

Below are a collection of images I've exported from the videos I captured. Keep in mind; they only last 1 frame, then go back to normal but it's just enough to simulate a Flickering/Flashing effect.

https://imgur.com/yExedxH
https://imgur.com/mnADIaK
https://imgur.com/TZ73ipV
https://imgur.com/1XpYZZK
https://imgur.com/3Lucpjw
https://imgur.com/LArMzjL
https://imgur.com/5EuszTK
https://imgur.com/tkUzIgu
https://imgur.com/wrlMkou
https://imgur.com/q41JBp8
https://imgur.com/UTUyU1E
https://imgur.com/2bwOQ3c
https://imgur.com/eKMOtqQ
https://imgur.com/69DWgeo
https://imgur.com/28hHmYk
https://imgur.com/mxBumzh
https://imgur.com/IXmp1mK
https://imgur.com/AIHB1NO
https://imgur.com/AfttuPc
https://imgur.com/OaFchIT
https://imgur.com/yb0phdW
https://imgur.com/S7FEBAv

UPDATE 1:-------------------------------------------------------

I have solved the problem for my NVIDIA video card!!!

I went here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/

Found my video card and installed this driver:
GeForce Game Ready Driver - WHQL
Driver Version: 516.59 - Release Date: Tue Jun 28, 2022

This video driver removed every single crash, freeze, and screen flashing/flicking I've been having. I made sure to perform a DDU of my system documented here before installing the video card: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2muNqzZsOM

UPDATE 2:----------------------------------------------------

Nvidia has released a HOT FIX driver (526.61) specifically to the Flashing Corruption [Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II] Flashing corruption can be seen randomly while playing the game. [3829010]. I have not tried the driver but will later: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1938090/discussions/0/3489753940052483923/

Direct link to Hot Fix Driver Page: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5407?=&linkId=100000160256647

Direct link to Hot Fix Driver Download: https://international-gfe.download.nvidia.com/Windows/526.61hf/526.61-desktop-notebook-win10-win11-64bit-international-dch.hf.exe

UPDATE 3:----------------------------------------------------

The issue has resolved the screen flashing/corruption in-game.

Please note from NVIDIA.... To be sure, these Hotfix drivers are beta, optional and provided as-is. They are run through a much abbreviated QA process. The sole reason they exist is to get fixes out to you more quickly. The safest option is to wait for the next WHQL certified driver. But we know that many of you are willing to try these out.

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/feed/503750/announcing-geforce-hotfix-driver-52661-released-11/

[SherlockHolmes]

They are tracking this on their Trello board now.

"PC Players: We've noticed some stability issues with the latest NVIDIA drivers 526.47 on Call of Duty #MWII. For now we'd suggest you keep the 516.59, or 522.25 drivers."

https://trello.com/b/mCqzSc7D/modern-warfare-ii-infinity-ward

[VipeNess]

I wanted to add that IGN and GameSpot released their video reviews today. Both experienced the flashing issue that I've shown in this thread.

MORE INTERESTING is that GameSpot is playing the PlayStation 5 version and getting the same exact issue!!

Here's the exact spot where IGN talks about the issue:
https://youtu.be/LSAfjVP8tNk?t=278

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Автор сообщения: SherlockHolmes

They are tracking this on their Trello board now.

"PC Players: We've noticed some stability issues with the latest NVIDIA drivers 526.47 on Call of Duty #MWII. For now we'd suggest you keep the 516.59, or 522.25 drivers."

https://trello.com/b/mCqzSc7D/modern-warfare-ii-infinity-ward

Both these drivers don't fix it for me. Still the same. It worked for you?

[Frosty21]

are you using HDR, cause i saw the same stuff and turned it off and it got better

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Автор сообщения: Frosty21

are you using HDR, cause i saw the same stuff and turned it off and it got better

no HDR

[GingyQueerBeard]

https://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-confirms-its-latest-driver-is-causing-problems-in-modern-warfare-2/#comment-jump

Here's hoping the hotfix mentioned in that article comes soon.
It was posted 5 days ago.

In the release notes of the 526.47, it's a known driver issue.

[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II] Flashing corruption can be seen randomly while playing the
game. [3835099]

NVIDIA Game Ready or Studio Drivers have to be uninstalled from the list of programs found in the old style Control Panel. (Programs and Features)

NVIDIA mentions (albeit, in obscure support articles that are hard to find at times) that uninstalling from the Device Manager isn't supported for Game Ready Drivers anymore.

So the steps I take are,
- Uninstall all NVIDIA applications from the Programs and Features window found in the classic Control Panel
- Restart your PC as asked by the uninstallers, after each restart it's good practice to open the Task Manager and make sure your PC is finished with any background tasks before uninstalling the next NVIDIA app.
- I like to also uninstall the NVIDIA Control Panel, which is found in the new Settings app.
- (Optional) after all NVIDIA apps are removed, then it's ok if you'd like to remove any remaining Display Drivers found in the Device Manager, make sure your PC's Task Manager says the coast is clear tho before rebooting after this step.
- Reboot one more time for good measure, again, wait till Task Manager says the coast is clear.
- *see note*
- Then go ahead and install the required driver and the rest of your NVIDIA apps as needed, rebooting after is up to you lol.

Of course DDU is always an option, I just prefer a hands on clean up process than an automated one.
But! NVIDIA has recommended the use of DDU in several support articles, if things are really ♥♥♥♥♥♥ some how and you need to roll back or do a clean display driver install.

*OPTIONAL OPTIONAL lol Usually the uninstallers usually do the trick. But if you really want you can also do a(n automatic or manual) search on your drives for any NVIDIA folders and files left behind even after the uninstalls. NVIDIA recommends even deleting Registry Keys associated with NVIDIA in some articles. I assume that DDU probably tries to do this automatically.*

I hope this helps someone who may be in the same situation as have been many times lol.

[VipeNess]

New video driver hot fix for NVIDIA has resolved the issue. See OP for updated information.

[VipeNess]

Updated the post with the latest information and changed the title.