DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts

DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts Sun, 10 May 2026 14:12:35 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb RE: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#8 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:53:19 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#8 DisplayFusion Ah awesome, I hadn't considered that it wasn't 8.1 doing it. Seems like it's fixed, thanks

Apologies for splitting the topic. ]]> RE: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#7 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:03:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#7 DisplayFusion Thanks for the update Keith. Installed it now - fingers crossed.

]]> RE: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#4 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:01:35 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#4 DisplayFusion I've just spotted another thread which appears to be on the same subject:

http://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/beta-11-graphical-corruption-and-weirdness/?ID=d0de3811-ad1b-4a07-a87b-858bf9d3eaf9

Rolling back to B10 as suggested. ]]> RE: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#3 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:28:40 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#3 DisplayFusion Same thing under Windows 7 64-bit using 5.1 B11.

Does seem to take some time before it rears it's head -- but less than 2 hours today. ]]> RE: Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#2 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:06:11 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb#2 DisplayFusion I have noticed the same on Win 8 x64 (not SP1). Currently running 5.10 B11. Ending Displayfusion via task manager fixes the problem.

It is a new occurrence over the last few days. Seems to have started with with either B10 or B09. I think it was already occuring before B11. I have found it can run for hours before the progression into graphic corruption starts. ]]> Windows 8.1 Preview Random Artefacts https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:46:29 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-81-preview-random-artefacts/?ID=bef21116-c6ac-4462-937f-9ce6cab533fb DisplayFusion Howdy,

I'm running the preview version of Windows 8.1 (with Media Centre Build 9431) and as such don't expect the software I'm using to function correctly, I'm just providing some information on an unusual issue I've been having with DisplayFusion.

After a random period of time (can be an hour or ten minutes) I've noticed a series of graphical distortions start appearing. The taskbars (including the Windows one) cease updating and other Windows start failing to update properly, becoming distorted. I've attached an image example of this, with the central monitor showing the most pronounced defects (the Windows Explorer window behind has almost completely gone white). After killing the DisplayFusion process the windows return to normal and update themselves (sometimes requires a resizing / minimise event).

I've attached a log file on "Detailed" level in case it helps also, though from reading it I'm not entirely sure it does. I'm not entirely sure of the exact time when it occurs, as it takes a minute or two to notice; likely sometime in the 3-5min prior to it restarting. I haven't observed this occurring with DisplayFusion closed.

Unrelated:
When DisplayFusion is functioning correctly it's not possible to deselect a window by clicking on the DisplayFusion Taskbar like you can by clicking the Windows one.
The Start8 icon seems to sit slightly low on the bar (in screenshot), though that could be Start8's fault.

Preview software is fun

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