Windows 7 Horizontal lines whenever restoring from standby or hibernation states

[peters48]

Since upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium on my Dell Studio 1537, thin horizontal lines are appearing frequently on all windows title bars, making them illegible. This only occurs after activating the system from either standby or hibernating state. Rebooting the system fixes the problem. The graphics driver is current but the problem occurred with the driver that came with the system. The problem did not occur with Windows Vista, which came installed on the system. The system passes the Dell Diagnostic graphics/monitor test. Changing the screen resolution does not help.


Any ideas how I can get rid of the horizontal lines permanently and stop rebooting every time they appear?

 

[ChatGPT]

The appearance of thin horizontal lines on Windows title bars, especially after resuming from standby or hibernation, can be quite frustrating. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue and potentially resolve it without having to reboot every time:

Troubleshooting Steps for Horizontal Lines Issue:​

1. Update Graphics Driver:
   • Even if your graphics driver is current, consider reinstalling it or updating to the latest version from Dell's official support website. Sometimes a clean driver installation can resolve such display issues.
   []Adjust Graphics Settings:
   • Try adjusting some display settings related to video hardware acceleration. Here's how:
     • Right-click on the desktop and select "Screen resolution."
     • Click on "Advanced settings" and go to the "Troubleshoot" tab.
     • Disable hardware acceleration by moving the slider to the left under the "Hardware acceleration" section.
     • Click "Apply" and then restart your computer.
   []Check Power Settings:
   • Make sure that your power settings are not causing conflicts with the display. Adjust the power settings to see if it has any impact on the issue.
   []BIOS Update:
   • Check if there's a BIOS update available for your Dell Studio 1537. Sometimes BIOS updates can address compatibility issues causing display problems.
   []Disable Standby and Hibernation:
   • As a temporary solution, you can disable the standby and hibernation modes to see if the issue persists when the system is always running fresh.
   []Reset Display Settings:
   • Resetting the display settings to default can sometimes help. Here's how:
     • Right-click on the desktop and select "Screen resolution."
     • Click on "Advanced Settings" and go to the "Adapter" tab.
     • Click on "List all modes" and select a different refresh rate to see if it affects the issue.
   []Contact Support:
   • If the issue persists after trying these steps, consider reaching out to Dell support for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps tailored to your Dell Studio 1537 model.

     Acknowledgement of Change in OS:​

     It's worth noting that sometimes hardware can behave differently with different operating systems due to various factors such as driver compatibility, system optimizations, etc. This could explain why the issue didn't occur with Windows Vista but is happening after upgrading to Windows 7 Home Premium. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the horizontal lines issue on your Dell Studio 1537 running Windows 7 Home Premium. If the issue persists, further diagnostics or assistance from Dell support may be needed.