HOW TO : GET RID OF BLUE OR GREEN SCREEN PATCHES IN LAPTOP

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The screen patches can be caused either due to faulty graphics card or screen damage. But there is no surefire way of finding specific cause without proper analysis of system. Here are some ways to fix screen patches.


  • Update Windows 
  • Update graphics driver for both display and dedicated cards if applicable
  • Fix color settings
UPDATE WINDOWS

Windows update will generally fix problem if patches were caused due to corrupt installation or any bug in previous update itself

UPDATE GRAPHICS DRIVER 
Main reason for screen patches is graphics driver so check if updating the graphics driver solves your problem or not. Be sure to update both display and dedicated driver if applicable

FIX COLOR SETTINGS
Go to graphics control panel of your display driver and find color settings options. From there adjust brightness and contrast and check either sample in right or portion of screen with patch problem till it goes away. At optimum setting save it

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HOW TO : BLOCK INTERNET CONNECTION OF PROGRAM IN WINDOWS

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You would want to block incoming or outgoing connection from program either to bypass frequent online update checks or any reason what so ever.

STEPS

1. Go to Control Panel and search for Window Defender Firewall
   
2 Click on Advanced settings

3  Add new inbound and outbound rules
 
4 Choose Program , Program Path, Block connection and finish the process.

The rules are deleted if firewall is reset