Troubleshooting a Frosted Window Effect on Windows 10: A Personal Journey

For the past month, I’ve encountered a peculiar visual glitch on my Windows 10 computer that you may find familiar. At first, the issue appeared exclusively in the Epic Games launcher, presenting itself as a strange frosted effect on the window. However, it didn’t take long for this issue to spread to other applications, including IntelliJ and Visual Studio Code.

The Glitch Uncovered

Whenever I interacted with the affected areas of the screen—usually by hovering my mouse over them—the frosted effect would momentarily disappear. But, to my frustration, it would return once I left the window idle. If you’re experiencing something similar, you know how annoying this can be while trying to maintain focus on your work.

Seeking Solutions

In my quest for answers, I turned to the online community, where I discovered insights suggesting that this graphical anomaly might be linked to the Electron framework used by several modern applications. A helpful Stack Overflow thread detailed the issue, offering potential solutions and troubleshooting steps. If you’re facing the same problem, I encourage you to check it out here.

The Fix

After some trial and error, I found a feasible solution: disabling hardware acceleration in Visual Studio Code. To my relief, this adjustment not only resolved the problem in VS Code but also eliminated the frosted effect in all other affected applications.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been dealing with a similar issue on your computer, I hope my experience can help guide you toward a solution. Technical glitches can be frustrating, but with a little patience and community support, most issues can be resolved. Have you encountered any unusual display problems lately? Feel free to share your experiences or solutions in the comments!