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galok40605

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My desktop screen is by default a little dimmed. This is not reflected in any other app. I could not find this issue anywhere online.1736358216233.webp
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In addition to this, the list of desktops in task view show a dark screen on each open desktop, when clicked while on home screen.

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Can someone help me understand what this is and how to fix it?
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows v 24H2

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
HDR is on, but only when connected to a power source, and adaptive brightness is on when on battery. Changing either does not fix the issue though.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
Only when I go to the home screen by swiping down the trackpad with 3 fingers, or double clicking on the bottom right button on the taskbar, otherwise its dimmed. When it is bright, right-clicking anywhere on the home screen will dim it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
Check if this is on:

Control Panel -> Power Options -> Change Plan Settings (for your active plan) -> Change advanced power settings -> Display -> Enable adaptive brightness
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
There is no option for adaptive brightness under Display. Only one option: Turn off display after.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
I think there is a BIOS option for this. Go to your BIOS and check the settings. My lenovo and DELL laptops did the same thing, changed a BIOS setting and fixed it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I don't want to mess around too much with BIOS. Can you tell me what settings need to be changed to what?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
How old is the laptop ? May want to go to the ASUS Forum to see if any ideas ?

I had similiar issue with a Dell Inspiron and screen had to be replaced. Thankfully was under warranty.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11 Ver 24H2 26100.2033
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel i5
    Memory
    8gb
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256gb
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Some program is displaying a dark but transparent full-screen overlay window on your desktop, but you don't see it if you minimize all windows (e.g. by clicking the Show Desktop button).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
galok40605 said:
There is no option for adaptive brightness under Display. Only one option: Turn off display after.
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what mod software do you have running on your laptop (lively wallpaper, etc)?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
csun said:
How old is the laptop ? May want to go to the ASUS Forum to see if any ideas ?

I had similiar issue with a Dell Inspiron and screen had to be replaced. Thankfully was under warranty.
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A few months old. I bought it late last year so its under warranty right now


BruceR said:
Some program is displaying a dark but transparent full-screen overlay window on your desktop, but you don't see it if you minimize all windows (e.g. by clicking the Show Desktop button).
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Yeah, but I don't know what software, and I don't know how much harm it's doing


dacrone said:
what mod software do you have running on your laptop (lively wallpaper, etc)?
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None. My wallpaper is a photo I took.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
I just noticed the battery is low, is it possible it is in power saving mode?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG Gaming Edge Wifi (X570)
    Memory
    32GB Adata XPG DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GTX 1070 8GB ROG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Ultrawide 34"
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    Main Boot Drive : 512GB Adata XPG RGB Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
    PSU
    EVGA 600 Watts Gold
    Case
    Deepcool Genome II
    Cooling
    Deepcool Fryzen
    Internet Speed
    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    "Moderna"
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-4790K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
    Memory
    16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI R9 290
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Ultrawide 34"
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    500GB Adata SSD (OS Only)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
    Case
    Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
    Cooling
    Deep Cool Archer Air Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Keyboard
    Armageddon MKA-5R RGB-Hornet
    Internet Speed
    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Moderna :)
No, power-saving would cause a low brightness screen system wide. This is only on the desktop. Power-saving wouldn't cause the task view situation either.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
galok40605 said:
No, power-saving would cause a low brightness screen system wide. This is only on the desktop. Power-saving wouldn't cause the task view situation either.
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are you still experiencing the same issue even when plugged in? 1736530360069.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG Gaming Edge Wifi (X570)
    Memory
    32GB Adata XPG DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GTX 1070 8GB ROG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Ultrawide 34"
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    Main Boot Drive : 512GB Adata XPG RGB Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
    PSU
    EVGA 600 Watts Gold
    Case
    Deepcool Genome II
    Cooling
    Deepcool Fryzen
    Internet Speed
    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    "Moderna"
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-4790K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
    Memory
    16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI R9 290
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Ultrawide 34"
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    500GB Adata SSD (OS Only)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
    Case
    Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
    Cooling
    Deep Cool Archer Air Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Keyboard
    Armageddon MKA-5R RGB-Hornet
    Internet Speed
    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Moderna :)
control panel > add remove programs > screenshot the list of programs installed and maybe we can track it down... otherwise it could be any number of things
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
dacrone said:
control panel > add remove programs > screenshot the list of programs installed and maybe we can track it down... otherwise it could be any number of things
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I'm not sure about this. I can tell you all the apps installed are either from Microsoft, ASUSTeK, or Intel. I also have Python, Julia, VLC, Discord, Steam, Riot Client and Vanguard, Firefox, Chrome, WhatsApp, utorrent, and Git, all either pre-installed or installed from official sources
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
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