Windows today is better, current hardware seems improved but PCs are not crash or error proof.
What happens if you reboot?
Are you scanning once in a while with any of the tools Grif notes at http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/how-to-remove-pup-option-603542/#post-f742c795-5881-433b-a29b-6d758efe5cd3
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Hi my screen suddenly started flashing white. And i'm kind of panicking about it cause i don't know if its caused by a virus please help!

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