Dell Notebook or Desktop Video Shows a Square Artifact
Summary: This article gives you information about fixing your Dell laptop or desktop that shows a square artifact in the middle of your screen.
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Symptoms
A square artifact appears in the middle of your laptop LCD or monitor.
Cause
The cause of the video artifact has been traced to the presence of the Segurazo anti-virus.
Resolution
Video Has a Square Artifact
Dell laptops and desktops using Windows 10 may show a square artifact in the middle of the screen.
Solution
To correct this video issue, uninstall the Segurazo anti-virus app.
Note: Segurazo anti-virus may not be listed in Windows with that name, since it has been changed to S anti-virus. S anti-virus can be uninstalled to resolve this issue.
If your computer does not have Segurazo anti-virus installed, but has video issues. Use the following articles to troubleshoot the issue:
Affected Products
Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, XPS, Fixed Workstations, Mobile WorkstationsArticle Properties
Article Number: 000127567
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2025
Version: 7
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