Google this: Disable Flash hardware acceleration.
Now while that's a fine work around it's a clue the video driver or possibly the video card has issues. Given how new Windows 8 is, there's a fine chance your machine is in warranty and you can take it back to its maker.
Bob
Yes that is the problem.
Web pages like Youtube and other programs that have been on awhile all of a sudden stop responding and the program or page fades in colour to a transparent grey.
I have to close the program and reopen it. I have a music composer that loses the information but You tube video's are not a major issue.
Can anyone help find a remedy.
Cheers

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