# Microsoft has fixed the screen flicker problem in win11 safe mode without manual update

By [Emma](https://paragraph.com/@emma-3) · 2022-05-08

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Caijing.com technology on May 1, according to the updated content of Microsoft Windows 11 health dashboard, Microsoft Windows 11 has fixed the screen flicker problem that may be encountered after entering the security mode without network function. In addition, this error also causes dependency on Explorer Stability problems occur in various parts of exe, such as shell, file resource manager, etc.

There is no need to install or delete updates to fix the error. Microsoft uses the “known problem rollback” system. The screen flicker problem is expected to be solved within 24 hours. If you want to get fixed earlier, Microsoft recommends restarting the computer.

The safe mode of windows can be used to solve damaged systems that cannot be started in normal mode. If you start Windows 11 in safe mode and encounter screen flicker, you can try safe mode with network function first.

According to official documents, this error will affect the system with kb5012643 (OS build 22000.652) released on April 25, 2022. Microsoft will release the May cumulative update on May 10 for a number of bug fixes and improvements.

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